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1 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

2 Where is the UK situated?

3 The main parts of the UK.

4 The Capitals Belfast - Northen Ireland
Cardiff - Wales London - England Belfast - Northen Ireland Edinburgh - Scotland

5 The Union Jack The Union Jack is made up of three crosses.

6 (the patron saint of England)
The cross of St. George (the patron saint of England)

7 (the patron saint of Scotland)
The cross of St. Andrew (the patron saint of Scotland)

8 (the patron saint of Ireland)
The cross of St. Patrick (the patron saint of Ireland)

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10 Each part of the UK has its own symbol.

11 the symbol of England

12 the symbols of Wales

13 the symbol of Scotland

14 the symbol of Northern Ireland

15 The Queen Elizabeth II is
the Head of State, but she doesn`t rule the country as she has no power.

16 The Queen Lives in Buckingham Palace

17 to the British Parliament and to the British Government
The real power in the country belongs to the British Parliament and to the British Government The British Prime Minister lives at number 10 Downing Street.

18 The Houses of Parliament

19 The British Parliament
has two houses: the House of Commons the House of Lords

20 The Center of London is Trafalgar Square

21 was built by William the Conqueror
The Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror It was a fortress, a palace and a prison. Now it is a museum. There are always 12 ravens in the Tower of London. People look after them very well as they believe that London will be rich while ravens live there.


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