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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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This country consists of 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
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What do we know about the UK?
Area – square miles Situated in the British Isles Population – over 62 million Capital – London
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The British flag …known as the Union Jack, is a combination of three flags:the Saint Andrew`s cross, the Saint Patrick`s cross and the Saint George´s cross.
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THE QUEEN AND THE PARLIAMENT
Politically the UK is a monarchy. The head of state is the King or Queen. The present Sovereign is Queen Elizabeth II
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The real power in the country belongs to the British Parliament and the British Government.
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The House of Lords
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Part Capital Area Population Flag Emblem
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England Area: 131000 sq km Population: 48 million people
Capital: London Language: English
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The emblem of England The English flag The Saint George´s cross is the English flag. Saint George`s Day is celebrated on 23 April. The red rose became the emblem of England after the War of the Roses ( ) which was the war of the dynasties for the English throne.
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Wales Area: sq km Population: 29 million people Capital: Cardiff
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The Welsh flag The emblem of Wales The daffodil is Welshmen`s national emblem. …shows a dragon. Saint David is the patron saint of Wales. Saint David`s Day is celebrated on 1 March.
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Population: 5 million people
Scotland Area: sq km Population: 5 million people Capital: Edinburgh
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The Scottish flag The emblem of Scotland The thistle, the national emblem of Scotland was chosen as such because it saved the country from the enemy. The Saint Andrew`s cross is the Scottish flag. Saint Andrew`s Day is celebrated on 30 November.
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Northern Ireland Area: 14160 sq km Population: 1,6 million people
Capital: Belfast Language: Irish, English Became a part of the UK in 1920.
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The flag of Northern Ireland
The Emblem of Ireland St.Patrick is the first bishop of the Irish Christian church. This red cross is the «part» of Ireland which is represented on the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. The national flower of Northern Ireland is the shamrock, a three-leaved plant similar to clover. It is a symbol of trinity
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Part Capital Area Population Flag Emblem England London sq km 48 million people The Saint George´s cross The red rose Wales Cardiff 20761 sq km 29 million people a dragon The daffodil Scotland Edinburgh 78800sq km 5 million people The Saint Andrew`s cross The thistle Northern Ireland Belfast 14160 sq km 1,6 million people the Saint Patrick`s cross the shamrock
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THE BRITISH WAY OF LIFE «It`s a nice day today, isn`t it?»
Some interesting facts about the UK THE BRITISH WAY OF LIFE «It`s a nice day today, isn`t it?»
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In England cats are very special animals
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The English think cricket is a game
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In England people have good table manners
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William Shakespeare is famous English writer
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Agatha Christie is famous English writer
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James Cook is famous English discoverer
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What do you imagine when you think of Great Britain?
. The Queen ELIZABETH II.
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England is very interesting and special country in the world
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