Geographical Position of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND Диана Рустамовна ГБОУ СОШ №439 г. Москва Учитель английского языка

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THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NOTHERN IRELAND The official name of the country we usually call England and occasionally Great Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of 2 large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about 5000 small islands. The British Isles are separated from the European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea. The Irish Sea the English Channel

SYMBOLS The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and unitary state consisting of four countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Англия Шотландия Уэльс Северная Ирландия

the symbol of England is the red rose the symbol of Wales is the daffodil the symbol of Scotland is the thistle The symbol of Nothern Ireland is the shamrock

England 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.

London London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom (UK). It is Britains largest and most populous metropolitan area.

Scotland 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.

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 Scotlands 32 local government council areas.

Wales Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom, bordered by England to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west.

Cardiff Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales. The city is Wales chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for Wales.

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west.

Belfast Belfast is the capital of and the largest city in Northern Ireland, a constituent country of the United Kingdom, but at the same time, located on the Island of Ireland. It is the seat of devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly. It is the largest urban area in Northern Ireland, the second-largest city on the island of Ireland and the 15th-largest city in the United Kingdom.

Britain is comparatively small, but there is hardly a country, in the world where such a variety of scenery can be found. There are wild desolate mountains in the northern Highlands of Scotland - the home of the deer and the eagle.

The Pennine Range in northern England The Cambrian Mountains in Wales ( they are much lower)

In the extreme south of England are the famous chalk hills, some of which form the Dover Cliffs. The southern and south-eastern parts of the island lie in varied lowlands. The rivers of the region are short and of no great importance as waterways. The longest of them is the Father of London, the Thames, which is a little over 200 miles. Britains principal ports are London, Liverpool, Manchester, Hull, Glasgow.

They have splendid harbours, for the coast line is very indented. Owing to the shape of the country, any point in Great Britain is no more than 70 miles from the sea. Naturally, its made the English race a sea - loving one. The warm currents in the Atlantic Ocean influence the climate of Great Britain. The winters are not severely cold, while summers are rarely hot.

The fogs of London, often made severe by mixture with city smoke have a world - wide reputation, but the one not to be envied. The British Isles are well - watered throughout the year. The cloudiness is rather dense, well over half the days of the year are overcast - fogs along the coast frequently hide the sun.

Rivers in Great Britain are seldom frozen and generally ice-free. The grass remains green all the year round. Thanks to climatic conditions, Britain in truth looks like one great well-ordered park with its old trees, green meadows and hedges.

What is the official name of Great Britain? 1.England 2.Britain 3.The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Key: 3.The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

WHAT COUNTRIES DOES THE UK CONSIST OF? 1. Ireland , England, Scotland, Wales 2. Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales 3. Britain , England, Wales, Scotland Key: 2. Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales

WHAT SEPARATES THE UK FROM EUROPE? 1. The Pacific Ocean 2. The English Channel 3. The Atlantic Ocean Key: 2. The English Channel

WHAT IS THE CAPITAL OF WALES? 1. Cardiff 2. Edinburgh 3. Belfast Key: 1. Cardiff

WHOSE FLAG IS IT? 1. Scotland 2. Wales 3. England Key: 3. England

WHOSE SYMBOL IS IT? 1. Wales 2. Scotland 3. England Key: 2. Scotland

WHERE IS THE FLAG OF THE UK? 1. 3. Key: 2 2.

The UK is… 1. Constitutional monarchy 2. Parliamentary democracy 3. Absolutely monarchy Key: 1. Constitutional monarchy

True or False: The longest of them is the Father of London, the Mississippi, which is a little over 200 miles. Britains principal ports are only London and Glasgow. The fogs of London, often made severe by mixture with city smoke Keys: 1-F (It is the Thames) 2-F (Britains principal ports are London, Liverpool, Manchester, Hull, Glasgow.) 3-T

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