The United Kingdom - basic facts

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The United Kingdom - basic facts

Location

Area and population

Mountains, peaks, rivers, lakes

Weather

System of government

Parts of UK and their capitals

UK – basic facts

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Great Britain + Northern Ireland

England + Scotland + Wales

UK – basic facts

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Great Britain + Northern Ireland

England + Scotland + Wales

UK – basic facts

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Great Britain + Northern Ireland

England + Scotland + Wales

UK – basic facts

Location - north - west off Europe separated from the continental Europe by the North Sea and the

English Channel.

The country is formed by two main islands and about 5,000 smaller islands (Hebrides, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Isle of Man, Isle of

Wight…).

Area - 245 thousand square kilometres

Population – more than 60 million people

UK – mountains

The Scottish Highlands (Scotland) The highest peak is Ben Nevis (1,344 m) The Cambrian Mountains (Wales) The highest peak is Snowdon (1,085 m)

UK – rivers

The River Severn – it flows through both Wales and England

The longest river (354 km)

The River Thames – in southern England

The second longest river (346 km)

The River Severn The River Thames

UK - climate

Variable, but moderate climate.

Influenced by the Gulf Stream.

Mild winters.

Not very hot summers.

Rain all year round.

UK – system of government

The UK is a constitutional monarchy.

The head of state is The Queen Elizabeth II. The head of government: Prime Minister

Parts of UK – England

Situated in southern part of Great Britain.

The largest and most populous part of the country.

Much of England consists of rolling hills.

The capital city of England is London.

Nelsons MonumentNelsons MonumentThetford PrioryThetford PrioryGold HillGold HillRiver CamRiver Cam

Parts of UK – Scotland

Situated in the north of Great Britain.

Beautiful landscape of moors and hills.

The land of many special traditions. (bagpipes, kilts, Scotch whiskey).

The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.

The largest city of Scotland is Glasgow.

Edinburgh - Scotch WhiskyEdinburgh - Scotch WhiskyLooking East from Loch GlascarnochLooking East from Loch GlascarnochRannoch MoorRannoch MoorPark CottagesPark CottagesGlamis Castle Glamis Castle Isle of Skye mountainIsle of Skye mountain

Parts of UK – Wales

Situated in the western part of Great Britain.

It is a country of green forests and medieval villages.

The capital city of Wales is Cardiff.

Powis CastlePowis CastleView from the Crimea mountainView from the Crimea mountainChurch near Caernarfon - Snowdonia behindChurch near Caernarfon - Snowdonia behindThree cliffs bayThree cliffs bayVictoria Gardens - Neath Victoria Gardens - Neath Caernarfon Town WallsCaernarfon Town Walls

Parts of UK – Northern Ireland

Situated in the northeast of the island Ireland.

Known for the constant conflict between Protestants and Catholics.

The capital city of Northern Ireland is Belfast.

St. PatsSt. PatsMinnowburn BridgeMinnowburn BridgeCarnmoneyCarnmoneyThe River BushThe River BushGreencastle PierGreencastle Pier

How to get to UK

by plane (the largest airport – Heathrow- London)

by ferry ( from Calais – France to Dover-England)

by Channel tunnel (Eurotunnel)