1. United Kingdom By: Hannah Hayes and Elizabeth Sanders

2. Capital and Population The capital of the United Kingdom is London, England. The population is 59 million people.

3. Language and Climate People from the UK speak a variety of different languages. They speak English (official language), Welsh, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and Gaelic. The climate is temperate.

4. Food Breakfast: Eggs, bacon, bangers (sausage), fried bread, mushrooms, and baked beans. Lunch: Fish and chips Dinner: Roast pork Between lunch and dinner time People from the UK like to have tea time.

5. Holidays January 1, which is New Years Day. New Years Day is when people throw parties and celebrate the coming of a new year. March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is the celebration of Saint Patrick. In May there is a holiday in London called “May Day.” May Day is like Labour Day. People have parties and they dance.

6. Currency Currency: Pounds sterling 1 pound= $1.64 0.6113= 1 pound