Презентация на тему: "Презентация "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland""

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland

The UK’s parts
The UK of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland

Area: 244, 110 sq km
Population: 60 million
Capital: London

Union Jack
a combination of three flags:
the Saint George’s cross
the Saint Andrew’s cross
the Saint Patrick’s cross

Scotland
England
Ireland

National Anthem
It is the oldest in the world, established in 1745 and based on a song of the 17th century.

Population
More than 60 million
Main ethnic groups – English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh and other minority groups
Languages – main language is English, other languages are Welsh, Scottish and Irish Gaelic
The largest cities are London, Bristol, Birmigham, Cantebury, Exeter, Leicester, Manchester, Leeds, Edingurg and Glasgow

England
the capital: London
the symbol:
a red rose
the national flag

Scotland
the capital: Edinburgh
the symbol:
a thistle
the national flag

Wales
the capital: Cardiff
the symbol:
a daffodil
the national flag

Northern Ireland
the capital: Belfast
the symbol:
a shamrock
the national flag

London – the city of traditions and exciting places
Red double-deckers – traditionaly means of transport

Rivers
The longest rivers are Severn and Thames

Mountains
Tle highest mountains with the highest mountain Ben Nevis are The Highlands of Scotland

The Houses of Parliament Fascinating neo-othic architecture

Big Ben – Symbol of London

St. Paul´s Cathedral – One of the largest cathedrals in the world

The British Museum – The largest museum in the world

Buckingham Palace – The Queen´s residence

Piccadilly Circus – One of the most famous shopping centres

Royal Albert Hall – Place for the best musicians