Презентация, доклад по английскому языку Шотландия

Scotland is a part of Great Britain.Edinburg- capital and second largest city in Scotland . The capital of Scotland since 1437. The city is the University of Edinburgh - one of the main institutions of higher

Слайд 1SCOTLAND
Scotland - in the past (before 1707), an independent kingdom in

northern Europe, now - the most autonomous (possessing its own parliament, the legal system and the state church, and others.) From all the countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.      
Scotland occupies the north of the island of Great Britain.      
The capital of Scotland - Edinburgh
SCOTLANDScotland - in the past (before 1707), an independent kingdom in northern Europe, now - the most

Слайд 2Scotland is a part of Great Britain.
Edinburg- capital and second largest

city in Scotland . The capital of Scotland since 1437. The city is the University of Edinburgh - one of the main institutions of higher education of the country. Areas of Edinburgh - Old Town and New Town - in 1995 were included in the list of World Heritage Sites. Population of Edinburgh is 468,070 people. Edinburgh attracts about 13 million tourists annually, being thus the second most popular UK tourist destination.
Scotland is a part of Great Britain.Edinburg- capital and second largest city in Scotland . The capital

Слайд 3The Scotland flag
The Scotland flag is blue, but there is a

white cross on the flag. The oblique cross symbolizing the crucifixion of St. Andrew
The Scotland flagThe Scotland flag is blue, but there is a white cross on the flag.

Слайд 4The National Emblem
Coat of Arms of Scotland is a symbol of

Scotland and its monarchy. This golden shield symbolizes the strengh of defense and the willingness to protect the country.

The National EmblemCoat of Arms of Scotland is a symbol of Scotland and its monarchy. This golden

Слайд 5Thistle is the floral emblem of Scotland. The symbol is widely

used in Scottish and British heraldry, logos, as well as British coins .

Flag and coat of arms of Scotland.

Thistle is the floral emblem of Scotland. The symbol is widely used in Scottish and British heraldry,

Слайд 6You can forget everything about this country, but you’ll never forget

the beauty of this country.

In temperate climates, Scotland are now found 62 species of wild mammals (including the population of wild forest cats, a significant number of gray seal and seals ordinary as well - the northernmost colony of bottlenose dolphins), about 250 species of birds (such as grouse -kosach and white (Scottish) partridge, northern gannet, golden eagle, Scottish crossbill, eagles and osprey).
Sea Scotland are the most biologically productive in the world, it is estimated the total number of marine species in them reaches 40000. One of the most important areas of deep-sea cold-water coral reefs - was opened in 1998. In the waters of Scottish rivers, there are about 400 genetically distinct populations of Atlantic salmon , 42 species of fish , 14 000 species of invertebrates .

You can forget everything about this country, but you’ll never forget the beauty of this country.

Слайд 7The climate is temperate oceanic. Thanks to the warm Atlantic Gulf

Stream temperature in Scotland is high . Because of the uneven surface topography is characterized by extreme instability weather. In the coldest months of the year - January and February - the maximum average temperature is 5-7 ° C. In the warmest months - July and August - 19 ° C. The average annual rainfall ranges from 3000 mm in the north to 800 mm in the south. The region is characterized by south-west wind, frequent storms on the coast and islands.

Climate

The climate is temperate oceanic. Thanks to the warm Atlantic Gulf Stream temperature in Scotland is high

Слайд 8Geography and Nature
Scotland territory includes the northern third of the island

of Great Britain and adjacent islands - Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland. Scotland Area - 78,772 square kilometers, the length of coastline - 9911 km. In the south it borders with England. The length of the border from the Gulf of Solway Firth in the west to the River Tweed on the east - about 96 km. 30 km to the south-west coast of the island of Ireland is located 400 km north-east - Norway, north of Scotland lie the Faroe Islands and Iceland. West coast of Scotland by the Atlantic Ocean, east - North Sea. Western and eastern sea coast of Scotland joined Caledonian Canal, part of which is known Loch Ness.

Geography and Nature

Geography and NatureScotland territory includes the northern third of the island of Great Britain and adjacent islands

Слайд 9Currently in the UK there is no official state language, but

in Scotland there are three languages - English (which is the de facto chief), Scottish Gaelic and Anglo-Scots (Scots). Scottish Gaelic and Anglo-Scots languages were officially recognized in 1992 by the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, which in 2001 ratified the UK government

Language

Currently in the UK there is no official state language, but in Scotland there are three languages

Слайд 10According to the results of the 2010 Census the population of

Scotland is 5,222,000 people. If Scotland was an independent state, it would rank 113 most populous cities in the world. The Scots make up 88%, the British - 7%, Irish and Poles - 50 thousand. Pers., Pakistanis - 40 thousand. Pers., Chinese and Indians - to 20 thousand. Pers., Natives of Africa - 10 thousand. People.
In XVIII-XIX centuries. Scotland was a mass emigration of the region, so now a considerable number of descendants of Scots living abroad. In the United States, according to 2006 census, population of 9.2 million Americans of Scottish and Scotch-Irish origin. However, according to various estimates, the real number of the descendants of the Scots in the United States reaches 25-30 million people., Ie, 8-9% of the population. [Citation needed 1,308 days Census in Canada in 2006 showed the presence of 4.7 million Canadians Scottish-born . In addition, the Scots live in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, Chile.
According to the National Statistical Service of the United Kingdom (2014), 45% of the Scottish population aged 25 to 64 years are higher and postgraduate education, which is perhaps the largest share among all countries of the world

Population

According to the results of the 2010 Census the population of Scotland is 5,222,000 people. If Scotland

Слайд 11Of the most famous folk instruments - bagpipes. Among the Scottish

dancing known Scottish ballroom dancing and solo "highland". Annual festivals of folk music «Celtic Connections» in Glasgow and «Hebridean Celtic Festival» in Stornoway.

Culture Scotland

Of the most famous folk instruments - bagpipes.   Among the Scottish dancing known Scottish ballroom

Слайд 12The “Hogwarts” road.
Begpire (Eng. Great Highland Bagpipe) - an ancient Scottish

instrument. Is a reservoir from the skin of a sheep or goat, turned inside out (goose), to which are attached (tied) three Bourdon tube (drones), one tube with eight playing holes (chanter) and special short tube for blowing air.
Tartan - fabric with an ornament of horizontal and vertical stripes. Of cloth with ornament sew national dress of Scotland, and in particular kilts, in Russia it is called "tartan". Figure tartan designated for one or another clan or family, military unit or organization.
Flag of Scotland - is an image of a white Saltire on sky-blue cloth.
Thistle flower is a semi-official national symbol of Scotland and portrayed, in particular, on banknotes.

National symbols

The “Hogwarts” road.Begpire (Eng. Great Highland Bagpipe) - an ancient Scottish instrument. Is a reservoir from the

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