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The Map of Great Britain. Of the four parts which make up Great Britain England is the largest,the industrial and most densely populated part of the United Kingdom

Symbols of Great Britain. The Coat of Arm The rose was adopted as England's emblem around the time of the War of the roses - civil wars ( ) between the royal house of Lancaster (whose emblem was a red rose) King Richard II and the Yorkists

The F lag The cross of St. George, the Patron Saint of England, is the national English flag. The cross of St. George, the Patron Saint of England, is the national English flag. The flag of the UK is officially called the Union flag, because it embodies the emblems of three countries united under one monarch. The flag of the UK is officially called the Union flag, because it embodies the emblems of three countries united under one monarch. The Union Flag is commonly known as the Union Jack, although the exact origin of the name is unclear. The Union Flag is commonly known as the Union Jack, although the exact origin of the name is unclear.

The head of state. Queen Elizabeth Born April 21, 1926, London. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor (British). Elizabeth became Queen of England on June 2, 1953 after being crowned at Westminster Abbey in London. She has three sons, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew and Price Edward and one daughter, Princess Anne.

London. London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. London is situated upon bank of the River Thames. London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. London is situated upon bank of the River Thames.

Sightseeing. There are many places of interest in London: Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham PalaceBig Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Parks, Trafalgar Square. Parks, Trafalgar Square. Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham PalaceParks, Trafalgar Square.

Big Ben It is popularly known as Big Ben, but this name is actually a nickname for the clock's main bell. The tower was actually built in the 12th century when king Нenry the eight ordered his servants to, because he didnt have a watch.

Buckingham Palace. It is the residence of the Queen

Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London and one of the Royal Parks of London, famous for its Speakers' Corner.

St James's Park is bounded by The Mall to the north, Horse Guards to the east, and Birdcage Walk to the south. The park has a small lake, St James's Park Lake, with two islands, Duck Island (named for the lake's collection of waterfowl), and West Island St James's Park is bounded by The Mall to the north, Horse Guards to the east, and Birdcage Walk to the south. The park has a small lake, St James's Park Lake, with two islands, Duck Island (named for the lake's collection of waterfowl), and West Island

Trafalgar Square is a square in London, that commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), a British naval victory of the Napoleonic Wars. The original name was to have been "King William the Fourth's Square", but George Ledwell Taylor suggested the name "Trafalgar Square". Trafalgar Square is a square in London, that commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), a British naval victory of the Napoleonic Wars. The original name was to have been "King William the Fourth's Square", but George Ledwell Taylor suggested the name "Trafalgar Square".

Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous, historic and widely visited churches not only in Britain but in the whole Christian world Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous, historic and widely visited churches not only in Britain but in the whole Christian world Westminster Abbey has had bells since 1220 and bells in use today include one 13th century and two 16th century bells. The Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers provides ringing at the Abbey for major church festivals, Royal and civic events. Westminster Abbey has had bells since 1220 and bells in use today include one 13th century and two 16th century bells. The Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers provides ringing at the Abbey for major church festivals, Royal and civic events.

Brighton. Brighton is one of the most popular seaside resorts in Britain. It is called London-by-the sea Brighton is one of the most popular seaside resorts in Britain. It is called London-by-the sea

The Thames The Thames is a river in southern England. It rises in Gloucestershire and flows through Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, London, Essex, and Kent.

The National Gallery is a museum situated in London located on the north side of Trafalgar Square. It houses Western European paintings from 1250 to 1900 from the national art collection of Great Britain.[a] The collection of 2,300 paintings belongs to the British public, and entry to the main collection is free, although there are charges for entry to special exhibitions. The National Gallery is a museum situated in London located on the north side of Trafalgar Square. It houses Western European paintings from 1250 to 1900 from the national art collection of Great Britain.[a] The collection of 2,300 paintings belongs to the British public, and entry to the main collection is free, although there are charges for entry to special exhibitions.

St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral on Ludgate Hill, in the City of London. The cathedral is one of London's most visited sites. St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral on Ludgate Hill, in the City of London. The cathedral is one of London's most visited sites.

The Tower of London The Tower's primary function was a fortress, a royal palace, and a prison (particularly for high status and royal prisoners, such as the Princes in the Tower and the future Queen Elizabeth I)