THE UNITED KINGDOM

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THE UNITED KINGDOM
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Name all the countries (and their capitals) that
belong to the United Kingdom. Name all the
countries (and their capitals) that belong to
Great Britain. What are the symbols of Great
Britain?
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland

• The UK is situated on the British Isles which lie
  off the northwest coast of Europe. It consists of
  4 countries and 4 nations the English, Scottish,
  Welsh and Irish people.
• The official / formal head of the state is the
  queen, Elizabeth II. (There is no president) The
  most important person in the British political
  system is the Prime Minister, currently David
  Cameron.
• The British Parliament is often called
  Westminster because it is housed in a
  distinguished building in central London called
  the Palace of Westminster.

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The Palace of Westminster - UK Parliament
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Buckingham Palace
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• Buckingham Palace is a symbol and home of the
  British monarchy, an art gallery and tourist
  attraction. Located in the City of Westminster.
• Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace the
  ceremony lasts about 45 minutes and usually takes
  place daily at 1130 from April until the end of
  July .
•  Windsor Castle the largest inhabited castle in
  the world and the Queen's favourite weekend home

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Windsor Castle
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• England occupies the largest, southern part of
  Great Britain. The southwest and west are largely
  plains, hills and moors.
• Is one of the most densely populated countries in
  the world. The country is divided into 36
  counties (Yorkshire, Hampshire, Kent, Essex,
  Sussex, etc.)
• The capital is London.
• English countryside is remarkable for its green
  fields and trees.
• The country has a long coastline with many famous
  seaside resorts (Brighton, Bournemouth, etc.)
• The most beautiful natural scenery can be seen in
  the northwest of England in the Lake District
  (NP).

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Look at the map of England and describe it. Which
places in England do you think are worth visiting?
Oxford University
Stonehenge
Cambridge University
Stratford upon Avon
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• Wales is largely mountainous country. It is
  famous for its long rivers, wide lakes and high
  hills in the north of the country. The highest
  mountain , Snowdon, is 1 100 meters above sea
  level.
• The capital city is Cardif

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• Scotland is a country full of traditions and
  romance. Scotish people remain very independent
  and proud of their culture and heritage. They
  speak various dialects.
• It is country of hills, lakes (called lochs),
  fast flowing rivers and deep valleys. The most
  beautiful part is the region called Highlands.
  The most famous lakes are Loch Lomond and Loch
  Ness where mythical monster, Nessie, lives.
• The biggest city is Glasgow, but the capital city
  is Edinburgh, which belongs to the most beautiful
  cities in the world. It is an international
  centre of music, drama and is famous for its
  annual festival the Edinburgh International
  Festival of Music and Drama.

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Look at the map of Scotland and describe
it. Which places in Scotland are worth visiting?
Edinburgh University
LochNess Lake
bagpiper
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• The capital city of Northern Ireland is Belfast.
  The country is mostly rural, with many small
  farms producing pigs, cattle, milk and eggs.
• Catholic Ireland became independent in 1922,
  while Nothern Ireland (mostly protestant)
  remained a part of UK. The biggest problem og NI
  is haterd between the protestants and catholics,
  supported with terrorist attacks by both sides.

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What do you know about London? Can you name the
following attractions? (click on the picture)
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The Tower of London
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Buckingham Palace
Tower Bridge
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Millenium Wheel
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Red Double Decker
Piccadilly Circus
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Hyde Park
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Westminster Palace
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Madame Tussauds Museum
Changing of the Guards
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Choose one royal couple from the pictures below
and prepare a short presentation about their
life. Search for the following information.
where, when and how they met how their
relationship started some information about
their wedding children duties connected
with their status
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Test your knowledge. There are four incorrect
facts. Find them and correct them

• Welsh is the official language of Wales.
• England, Wales and Scotland form Great Britain.
• The United Kingdom comprises England, Wales,
  Scotland and Northern Ireland.
• London is the capital of England and Great
  Britain.
• The official currency of England is euro.
• Queen Elizabeth II holds great political power in
  the UK.
• The Republic of Ireland is a sovereign state and
  it is mostly Catholic.
• Northern Ireland has its own legal and
  educational systems.
• The national flower of England is rose.

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