To the North-West of the continent of Europe lie two big islands, called British Isles.

One of these islands consists of England, Scotland and Wales. The smaller one is Ireland.

This is the flag of the United Kingdom.

This is the coat of arms of the United Kingdom.

In the North-West there are many beautiful lakes with green grassy shores all around.

The highest mountains are in Scotland and Walls.

There are many rivers in the United Kingdom, but non of them are very long. The Thames on which London is situated is the longest.

The population of the United Kingdom is over 53 million people.

The climate in the United Kingdom is mild. There are much rain and fog in winter.

London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is the largest city in the world.

Big Ben is really a ball.You hear it every hour. It is a big bell. It weighs 13,720 kilograms.

The Houses of Parliament stand beside the river Thames.

London is the biggest port in Europe.

The London underground is the oldest in the world.

The important parts of London are: the City, the West – End, the East – End and the Westminster.

This is the museum of Madame Tussout. There is a special place of Royal family in this museum.

Buckingham Palace with its Changing of Guards.

This is the Tower bridge