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7. The United Kingdom is made up of: England - The capital is London. Scotland - The capital is Edinburgh. Wales - The capital is Cardiff. Northern Ireland - The capital is Belfast. England, Scotland and Wales together form Great Britain.

8. The emblemes (flags) that appear on the Union Flag are the crosses of three patron saints:

12. The Welsh dragon does not appear on the flag because when the first Union Flag was created in 1606, Wales was already united with England from the 13th century. This meant that Wales was a Principality instead of a Kingdom and as such could not be included.

18. The London Eye has now become one of the typical sights of London. It was opened in March 2000 and it offers a panoramic view of London. The London Eye is 135m high and weighs 2100 tonnes.

19. Big Ben is one of London 's best- known landmarks, and looks most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated. The name Big Ben actually refers not to the clock- tower itself, but to the thirteen ton bell hung within. The bell was named after the first commissioner of works, Sir Benjamin Hall.

20. It was a Royal Palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, arsenal, Royal Zoo and jewel house. Today the Tower of London houses the Crown Jewels and is open to the public as a museum.

21. The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 and is the final resting place of seventeen monarchs. The present church, begun by Henry III in 1245, is one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country

22. The Cathedral is dedicated to St Paul has stood on this site since 604 A.D., and it is a busy, working church where millions come to reflect and find peace. Many important events have taken place here over the years, including The funerals of Lord Nelson and Sir Winston Churchill. The Commemoration for September 11, 2001. The 80th and 100th birthdays of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, to Lady Diana Spencer.

23. Trafalgar Square is a square in central London. With its position in the heart of London, it is a tourist attraction, and one of the most famous squares in the United Kingdom and the world. At its centre is Nelson's Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. The name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), a British naval victory of the Napoleonic Wars.

24. Piccadilly Circus is a famous road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster, built in 1819. The Circus is particularly known for its video display and neon signs mounted on the corner building on the northern side. It is the centre of London life and a point of attraction for young visitors. All around there are a lot of shops, cinemas and theatres.

26. The Queen's Guards are responsible for guarding Buckingham Palace and St. James's Palace in London. They usually consist of Foot Guards (guards on foot) wearing full-dress uniform of red tunics and bearskins (hats).

33. It’s five o’clock… Do you want a cup of tea?

36. Easter Day, the most holy of Christian sacred days. The day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his death by crucifixion. Observances include worship services beginning at sunrise, special music, feasting, and parades.

42. In November 1605, the infamous Gunpowder Plot took place in which some Catholics plotted to blow up the English Parliament and King James l, on the day set for the king to open Parliament. The men were angry because the king had treated them badly and they didn't like it. The story is remembered each 5th November when 'Guys' are burned in a celebration known as "Bonfire Night".