Слайд 1The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with an
area of 244,000 square miles is situated in the British Isles, which are separated the European continent by the North Sea, the Straits of Dover and the English Channel.
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and unitary state consisting of four countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Слайд 3The British Flag
The British flag known as the Union Jack, is
a combination of three flags : the Saint Andrew`s cross, the Saint Patrick`s cross and the Saint George´s cross.
Слайд 4Queen Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II is the Queen of Britain since
1952.
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England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.
It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the North Sea to the east, with the English Channel to the south separating it from continental Europe.
GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
Слайд 6London
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom (UK).
It is Britain's largest and most populous metropolitan area. Also London's many attractions.
Слайд 7Westminster Palace and Big Ben
Westminster is the political centre of
London. It is one of the world’s famous buildings. It houses the British Parliament and is often called the Houses of Parliament.
Слайд 8Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the name of the official residence
of the Queen.
Слайд 9 Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is the place where all
British monarchs have been crowned. Many famous people are buried here including statemen, musicians and writers.
Слайд 10Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge(built 1886-1894) crosses the river Thames. It is close
to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London.
Слайд 11Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United
Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the southwest. In addition to the mainland, Scotland includes over 790 islands including the Northern Isles and the Hebrides.
Scotland Area: 78800 sq km Population: 5 million people.
Слайд 12The Scottish flag
The Saint Andrew`s cross is the Scottish flag. Saint
Andrew`s Day is celebrated on 30 November.
Слайд 13 Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. It
is the second largest city in Scotland and the seventh-most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council is one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas.
Слайд 14The most popular places in Scotland
Edinburgh Zoo is one of the
top tourist attractions in Scotland. Edinburgh Zoo opened to the public by Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.
Слайд 15Royal Museum
The original Royal Museum of Scotland in Chambers Street in
Edinburgh was begun in 1861 and partially opened in 1866.
Слайд 16Scott Monument
The Gothic monument to the memory of Sir Walter Scott
(who died in 1832) was built in 1840-46 to a design by George Meikle Kemp.
Слайд 17Wales
Wales is a part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered
by England to the east and by the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to the west.
Wales Area 28,8 sq km. Population: 29,9 million people.
Слайд 18Cardiff
Cardiff has been the capital since 1955. It's situated on the
Bristol Channel.
Cardiff is the main seaport and industrial centre. Cardiff is the largest media centre in the UK outside London.
Слайд 19Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle has more than 2000 years. Cardiff Castle-
a medieval castle. It is the most important castle in the capital of Wales. It was built by Roman army . . For 25 years, the castle was home to the National College of Music and in 1974 became one of the most popular attractions for quests.
Слайд 20Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain. It is situated in the northeast of the island of Ireland.
Northern Ireland Area: 14160 sq km; Population: 2 million people ;Capital: Belfast ;
Слайд 21THE FLAG OF NORTHERN IRELAND
St.Patrick is the first bishop of
the Irish Christian church. This red cross is the «part» of Ireland which is represented on the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
Слайд 22Attractions Northern Ireland
The main feature is Donegall Square, surrounded by
the monuments of the Victorian era.
Слайд 23Landscapes UK
The UK is rich in beautiful landscapes.
Слайд 24Climate
The climate and the nature of Great Britain are very specific.
It is not very cold in winter and never very hot in summer. There is no ice on the lakes and rivers in winter. It seldom snows. It rains very often in all the seasons. The weather changes very often. All this is due to the influence of the Gulf Stream.
Слайд 25Famous people
What will you think when you hear the word
Britain? William Shakespeare, Daniel Defoe , Agatha Christie.
William Shakespeare
English poet
Daniel Defoe
English writer
Agatha Christie
British writer
Слайд 26Industry
In the UK developed such industries as machine building, ferrous
and nonferrous metallurgy, chemical industry. A large part of the population works in the service sector, for example, in management, education, Finance. structures, health and tourism.