3. Full name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland  The UK includes : Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland  Type of Government: Constitutional monarchy  Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II  Capital City: London is the capital of the UK and of England. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. Cardiff is the capital of Wales.

4.  Nationality: Briton(s), British.  Major languages: English, Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scottish Gaelic.  Main Religion: Church of England, Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Muslim, Hindu and Sikh  Major ethnic groups: Anglo-Saxons, Scots, Welsh, Irish, West Indians, Pakistanis, Indians

5.  the capital of the UK  spokenmore languages than in any other city in the world.  London's Heathrow Airport is the third busiest airport in the world.  there are more than 100 theaters  It takes 61 seconds to open Tower Bridge, which opens about 1,000 times a year London

6. England  one of the world's most famous, and wealthiest country in the world  people consume more tea than in any other country in the world  soccer is the country's most popular and well loved sport.  the most well-known and the top universities in the world are Oxford and Cambridge.

7.  England is the second largest economy in Europe.  It was the host to the world's 1st ever modern Olympic Games  World famous writers like William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, HG Wells belonged to England  The Windsor castle is the oldest royal residence in the world, still in use.  The second largest economy and one of the most populous country in the world.

8.  1. They are absurdly overpolite Expressions like please, thank you, excuse me or I´m sorry you hear much more often than in the Slovak Republic.  2. They don´t care about their appearance In Slovak it is „the clothes make the person“. In Britain is saying „manners make the man“.  3. They ruin their tea with milk For British people, is our tea weak and tasteless and the idea of putting lemon in it is just as strange as the idea of adding milk for us.  4. They don´t eat soup Many British people feel that a good desert, like sweet or filling, is important. Not soups.  5. They wear their shoes indoors Although British people do keep their shoes on indoors, you never see a house where dirty footprints were on the carpet. Funny Britain

9.  The Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state, but the country is governed by the Government and Parliament  the seat of the monarchy is in Great Britain  the Qeen´s eldest son Prince Charles (Prince of Wales) is the heir to the throne  next in line is Prince William of Wales; Prince Harry of Wales; Andrew, Duke of York; Princess Beatrice of York etc. Royal Family

10.  -she has reigned for 60 years - she is the second longest reigning monarch in history ( first was Queen Victoria )  - she began her reign when she was 25, after her father Juraj VI. died  - during her reigning, 13 prime ministers were replaced The head of state

11. ELIZABETH IN SLOVAKIA  in 2008, visited Slovakia and bullied off at the hockey match with our president Gašparovič. INTERESTINGS - her most popular hobby is photography - carries Gameboy and iPad 2 in her handbag - bred a new breed “Dorgi”

12. Unesco Heritage Sites of the UK There are 28 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The UNESCO list contains seventeen designated properties in England, four in Scotland, three in Wales, one in Northern Ireland, and one in each of the overseas territories of Bermuda, the Pitcairn Islands, and Saint Helena. Here are some of them, the most important and nicest ones: 1. Canterbury Cathedral 2. City of Bath 3. Giant's Causeway and Causeway coast 4. Liverpool- maritime trading city 5. Royal Botanic Gardens 6. St.Kilda village 7.Stonehenge and Avebury 8. Tower of London 9. Westminster Palace in London

13. Canterbury Cathedral and St.Martin’s Church The city of Bath Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast Liverpool-maritime trading city

14. Royal Botanic Gardens St.Kilda village Stonehenge and Avebury The Tower of London Westminster Palace

15. The Northern Ireland  Lies in the northeast of Ireland, covering about a sixth of the island's total area with the population of 1.7 mil.  A bit of history: Once both parts belonged to the UK. In 1801 Ireland became part of the UK, with the adoption of the name the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. After years of a civil war, Ireland became a republic in 1921. Britain negotiated with Ireland to keep the North of the state. This area now makes up the N.I.

16. Interesting facts:  The Giant's Causeway, situated on the North East coast, is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption.  An unfortunate ship Titanic was built in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland.  Northern Ireland, which was once the industrial powerhouse of Ireland, is now the poorest region in UK today and is the smallest of the four economies.  46% of the total population is under 30 years old.  Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland is the largest fresh water lake in Europe.

17.  is a mountainous country. It is famous for long rivers, wide lakes and high hills.  Wales is known for tongue-twisting names of communities, such as  Cwmbran Town or Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwl lllantysiliogogogoch Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwl lllantysiliogogogoch  Wales has rich in culture and history. Walesh people are known for their love of music and poetry. Wales

18.  There are two languages spoken in Wales – English and Welsh, one of Europe's oldest living languages and very different from English.  Nos da (nohs dah): Good night  Croeso i Gymru (Croesoh ee Gum-reeh): Welcome to Wales  Iechyd da! (Yeh-chid dah): Cheers!

19. Scotland  a lot of lakes and rivers  lakes are called lochs, the most famous one is Loch Ness with its mysterious monster Nessie  traditional Scottish clothing is the kilt  (it is a kind of skirt, worn by men).  Men dressed in kilts usually have another traditional thing – bagpipes. (although the Scottish bagpipes are very famous, this musical instrument does not have its origin in Scotland)

20.  Typical Scottish drinks: Drambuie is a Scottish whisky liqueur made from malt whisky, honey, herbs and spices. Scotch or Scottish whisky is very popular all over the world.  Interesting, little and cute bird called the Puffin is known all over the Scotland.

21. Puffin Kilt & Bagpipes Scottish whisky

22. British slang  Is English language slang used in the UK.  some slang words and phrases are used throughout all of Britain others in smaller regions  England,Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own slang words.  blue - policeman  gaffer - boss or employer  loo - WC  mug - face  monkey - £500  tad - a little bit  wag off - play truant

23. Sources: the INTERNET and English magazines