The flag the UK
Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom
God save our gracious Queen! Long live our noble Queen! T he British national anthem Queen Elizabeth II
Total area – 244,820 sq km Other countries have climate, in Britain we have weather. British saying The Atlantic ocean The Irish sea The North sea The English Channel
Ben Nevis, Scotland.
London- the capital of the UK
The United Kingdom comprises of England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, includes 4 nationalities: English (England), Welsh (Wales), Scottish (Scotland) and Irish (Ireland)
England Capital - London Geography – situated in Britain Size - 132,589 sq km
English national symbol
Capital - Cardiff Geography - West, mountains and moorland Size - 21,588 sq km Climate - rainy Industry – tourism, mining, manufacturing Other - The oldest son of the English Monarch is given the title Prince of Wales. In 1999 Wales was granted devolution, this allows them to have their own elected parliament. Wales
Welsh national symbol
Capital - Edinburgh Geography - North, hills, lakes (lochs – Lochness: where the mythical monster lives), mountains Size sq km Climate - cold and windy Industry - tourism, oil, shipbuilding Other - The Scottish have their own traditions & way of life, they are very independent and have a special folklore and dress - kilts. Scotland
Northern Ireland (Ulster) Capital - Belfast Geography - The Irish Sea and the North Channel separate Great Britain from Ireland. Size - 10,409 sq km Climate - rainy Industry- service, shipping, agriculture
Irish national symbol
Every year more than 11 million tourists visit Britain.
WELCOME TO BRITAIN