United Kingdom By: Hannah Hayes and Elizabeth Sanders

Leader Elizabeth II Born: April 21, 1926 Became Queen in February 6,1952 Married Prince Phillip of Greece and Denmark Children: 1 st Prince Charles, 2 nd Princess Anne, 3 rd Prince Andrew, and 4 th Prince Edward.

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

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.

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.

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 Labor Day. People have parties and they dance.

Currency Currency: Pounds sterling 1 pound= $ = 1 pound

Famous People William Shakespeare Sir Winston Churchill Princess Diana Sir Isaac Newton The Beatles Queen Elizabeth I

Famous People

Famous Places Stonehenge St. Paul’s Cathedral The London Eye The Cliffs of Dover Buckingham Palace Windsor Castle Westminster Abbey

Famous Places

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