1. The United Kingdom Of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

2. The UK consist of
4 countries:
England,
Scotland,
Wales
and
Northern Ireland.

3. Geographical position
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of 2 large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about small islands.
The British Isles are separated from the European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.
THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
the North Sea
GREAT BRITAIN
The Irish Sea
the English Channel

4. Mountains
The north and west of England are mountainous, but mountains are not very high. BEN NAVIS in Scotland is the highest mountain (1343 m)‏

5. Rivers
There are a lot of rivers in the UK, but they are not very long.
The SEVERN is the longest river.
The THAMES is the deepest and the most important one.

6. THE CAPITAL OF ENGLAND IS LONDON
Capitals
THE CAPITAL OF ENGLAND IS LONDON

7. The capital of Scotland is EDINBURGH

8. THE CAPITAL OF WALES IS CARDIFF

9. THE CAPITAL OF NORTHERN IRELAND IS BELFAST

10. THE CAPITAL OF THE UK IS

11. London and its sights
The Tower Bridge was opened in Its towers are 65 metres.
The Tower of London is famous for its ravens, they’ve lived here for 900 years. The Crown will fall, if the ravens leave the Tower.
Big Ben is the most famous symbol of London.

12. FLAGS
Flags
England
Scotland
The UK
Northern Ireland
Wales

13. Symbols the symbol of Wales is the daffodil
the symbol of England is the red rose
the symbol of Wales is the daffodil
The symbol of Nothern Ireland is the shamrock
the symbol of Scotland is the thistle

14. THE UK IS A CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY
THE UK IS A CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY. IN LAW, THE HEAD OF STATE IS THE QUEEN. IN PRACTICE, THE QUEEN REIGNS, BUT DOES NOT RULE. THE COUNTRY IS RULED BY THE ELECTED GOVERNMENT WITH THE PRIME MINISTER AT THE HEAD.
Buckingham Palace is the London home of the Queen. When the flag is flying on the top she is at home.

15. THE ROYAL FAMILY
The queen of Great Britain is Elizabeth the Second. Her official residence is the Buckingham Palace. The palace was built in the 18th century.
Her elder son is Charles. Charles also has two sons, William and Harry.

16. CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
These customs are really English.
Halloween is celebrated on the 31st of October, it’s already well-known in Russia.
Another old English custom is Guy Fawkes’ Day, it’s also known as Bonfire Night.It’s on the 5th of November. Children burn the guy. People watch the fireworks and go to the parties.

17. HOLIDAYS
Christmas is celebrated all around the world. British people like it too, they have it on the 25th of December. The main character is Santa Claus. Children get a lot of presents and sing Christmas carols.
Easter Day is the high point of the year. Easter eggs are important in Britain too. Children believe that Easter Rabbit hides the eggs in the garden. A traditional food is roast lamb.

18. Choose the right answer
What is the official name of Great Britain?
1.England
2.Britain
3.The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

19. What countries does the UK consist of?
1. Ireland , England, Scotland, Wales 2. Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales 3. Britain , England, Wales, Scotland

20. How high is Ben Nevis?
m m m

21. What is the Severn?
1. City 2. Mountain 3. River

22. What separates the UK from Europe?
1. The Pacific Ocean 2. The English Channel 3. The Atlantic Ocean

23. What is the capital of Wales?
1. Cardiff 2. Edinburgh 3. Belfast

24. 1. Scotland 2. Wales 3. England
Whose flag is it?
1. Scotland 2. Wales 3. England

25. 1. Wales 2. Scotland 3. England
Whose symbol is it?
1. Wales 2. Scotland 3. England

26. Where is the flag of the UK?1. 2. 3.

27. The UK is…
1. Constitutional monarchy 2. Parliamentary democracy 3. Absolutely monarchy

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