The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. - презентация

1 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

2 UK is the fourth largest country in the world (after Russia, Canada and China).

3 It occupies the northwester coast of continental Europe

4 The total area of the country is 242,5 thousand sq km

5 UK borders with Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Scandinavian countries (sea borders).

6 UK is made up of 4 historic parts :England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

7 The capital of the country is London

8 If we look at the map, we can see the lowlands and the highlands.The lowlands are in the England.The highlands are in the North-West of the country in Scotland. The highest peak is Ben Nevis. It is located in the Highland of Scotland (1,343 metres).

9 The longest river The Severn (354 kilometres).

10 The largest lake is Lough Neagh in Nothern Ireland (382 square kilometres).