Слайд 2The United States of America is situated in the central part
of North American continent and is washed by three oceans: the Pacific, the Atlantic and the Arctic. The total area of the country is about 9.5 million square kilometres.
Слайд 3 The USA is made up of 50 states and the District
of Columbia where the capital of the country, Washington, is situated.
Слайд 4Though mainly European and African in origin, the Americans are made
up from nearly all races and nations. The population of the country is about 320 million.
Слайд 5The climate of the country varies greatly. The coldest regions are
in the north. The climate of Alaska is arctic. The climate of the central part of the country is continental. The south has subtropical climate.
Слайд 6The largest cities are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit,
San Francisco.
Слайд 7The United States is a federal republic consisting of 50 states,
each of which has its own government. The seat of the central (federal) government is Washington, D. C.
Слайд 8WASHINGTON D.C.
Capitol Hill is the highest place in the city.
The
Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument are the most famous places to visit in Washington.
Слайд 9Philadelphia
There are many sights in Philadelphia. The Liberty Bell is one
of them. It is a symbol of freedom.
Слайд 10New york
One should also visit New York, the city of skyscrapers
with the Statue of Liberty. The Metropolitan Opera House, the Madison Square Garden, the Modern Arts Museum are popular among tourists.
Слайд 12The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated
on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 244 000 square kilometers.
Слайд 13The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast respectively.
Слайд 14The population of the United Kingdom is over 60 million people.
Foreigners often call British people "English", but the Scots, the Irish and the Welsh do not consider themselves to be English.
Слайд 15Great Britain is situated on islands. That's why the climate of
Great Britain is very specific. The climate is mild due to the mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream.
Слайд 16Among the largest cities of the UK are LONDON, Birmingham, Glasgow,
Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff.
Слайд 17The UK is a constitutional monarchy. Head of the State is
Queen. In practice, the country is ruled by the elected government with Prime Minister at the head. The British Parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
Слайд 18There are a lot of places of interest in Great Britain.
There are both modern and ancient monuments, like Stonehenge and Hadrian Wall, Durham castle and York Cathedral.
Слайд 19But the main attractions, no doubt, are London places of interest.
Among them there are: Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, London Bridge, the Tower of London.