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United Kingdom
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2. Official name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
GB consist of three parts – England, Scotland and Wales
Capital city is London in England, Cardiff in Wales, Edinburg in Scotland Belfast in Northern Ireland

3. Geographical definition
Borders
In the east GB is washed by North Sea
In the west GB is washed by Atlantic Ocean
In the north GB is washed by North Atlantic Ocean
In the south GB is washed by English Channel – La Manche
Rivers
They aren´t very long but quite deep
Some important ports – London on the Thames, Liverpool on the Mersey, Glasgow on the Clyde river, Stratford on the Avon

4. Lakes
Loch Lomond
Loch Ness – legend with monster „Nessie“
The best known is lake Windermere – recreational reservation
The largest lake is in Northen Ireland – Lough Neagh
Mountains
In Scotland are Scotish Highlands
The highest peak of UK is Ben Nevis
The hughest ranges are Pennies = The Back Bone of UK.

5. Climate Climate is very mild and humid
 many types of weather can be experienced in a single day
western parts of England and Scotland, being closest to the Atlantic Ocean, are generally the mildest, wettest and windiest regions of the UK
eastern areas are drier, cooler, less windy and also experience the greatest daily and seasonal temperature variations
northern areas are generally cooler, wetter and have slightly larger temperature ranges than southern areas
generally the United Kingdom has cool to mild winters and warm summers with moderate variation in temperature throughout the year

6. Political system
GB is democratic country with monarch (now Elizabeth II.)
The Britich Constitution is not written it is based on traditional and habits
In fact monarch doesn´t rule – advice act
Monarch has important duty – the choise of Prime minister (now David Cameron)
The country is ruled by Cabinet – ministers
The Parlament consisting of House of Commons and House of Lords
The MP´s are elected, but to be a lord is hereditary
There are 3 main political parties – The Labour, The Conservative and the Liberal Democracy

8. Prime minister
the current Prime Minister, David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, was appointed by the Queen on 11 May 2010

9. flag The Union Flag = The Union Jack
It consist three croses of patrons of England – St. George, Northern Ireland – St. Patric, Scotland – St. Andrew
Wales isn´t representive on the flag, cause when the flag first appeal Wales was united with England

10. Symbols England – Red rose, St. George, Lion or Bulldog
Northern Ireland – Shamrock, St. Patrick
Wales – Daffodil or Leek, St. David, Red dragon
Scotland – Thistle, St. Andrew, Unicorn

11. Economy
The United Kingdom has the sixth-largest national economy in the world (and third-largest in Europe)
In 2012, the UK was the 10th-largest exporter in the world and the sixth-largest importer
 In 2012, the UK had the third-largest stock of inward foreign direct investment and the second-largest stock of outward foreign direct investment
The British economy comprises (in descending order of size) the economies of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
The UK has one of the world's most globalized economies

12. Places of interest
One of the most popular tourist attraction is Stratford-upon- Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare

13. Interesting are Oxford and Cambridge which are well-known for one of the most prestige and oldest universities. These towns are sometimes called together Oxbridge

14. Canterbury is an ancient city with a majestic cathedral
Canterbury is an ancient city with a majestic cathedral. It is the seat of the Archbishop. Canterbury Tales based on Geoffrey Chaucer’s classic are big attraction

15. Very spectacular place is Stonehenge, where are the very old prehistoric megalithic monuments, which are more than 3000 years old. The ruins stand in the centre of a huge circle 98 m in diameter

16. Bath is the most famous spa in England. Romans built it
 Bath is the most famous spa in England. Romans built it.The springs have curative purposes. Natural springs are nearly 50 degrees hot
Hadrian’s Wall is a remain of the Roman fortifications built between AD to protect England against the Celtic’s invasion