GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
THE NAME The UK of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. l Area 244110 sq km l Population 57 million l Capital London l
THE BRITISH FLAG l …known as the Union Jack, is a combination of three flags: the Saint Andrew`s cross, the Saint Patrick`s cross and the Saint George´s cross.
Parliamentary Democracy THE MONARCH l is the official head of state and an integral part of Parliament in her constitutional role; has mostly representative functions; gives the royal assent to the bills passed by the House of Commons (общин) and the House of Lords; is the head of the Commonwealth of Nations the Prime Minister l is the head of government; is the leader of the party l with the majority seats (места) in the House l of Commons the Cabinet about 20 ministers; determines government policies and coordinates government departments Non-Cabinet. Ministers
l Great Britain is a monarchy, but the Queen is not absolute but constitutional. Her powers are limited by Parliament. The. Prime Minister is usually the leader of the Party that has a majority in the House of Commons. The largest political parties are the Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats. Elections, in which citizens over 18 may vote, are held every five years. Since 1973, Britain has been a member of the European Community.
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM l …is the oldest in the world, established in 1745 and based on a song of the 17 th century.
ENGLAND Area: 131000 sq km l Population: 48 million people l Capital: London l Language: English l
THE ENGLISH FLAG The Saint George´s cross is the English flag. l Saint George`s Day is celebrated on 23 April. l
THE EMBLEM OF ENGLAND l The red rose became the emblem of England after the War of the Roses (14551485) which was the war of the dynasties for the English throne.
WALES Area: 20761 sq km l Population: 29 million people l Capital: Cardiff l Language: English, Welsh l
THE WELSH FLAG …shows a dragon. l Saint David is the patron saint of Wales. l Saint David`s Day is celebrated on 1 March. l
THE EMBLEM OF WALES l The daffodil is Welshmen`s national emblem.
SCOTLAND Area: 78800 sq km l Population: 5 million people l Capital: Edinburgh l Language: English, Gaelick l
THE SCOTTISH FLAG The Saint Andrew`s cross is the Scottish flag. l Saint Andrew`s Day is celebrated on 30 November. l
THE EMBLEM OF SCOTLAND l The thistle, the national emblem of Scotland was chosen as such because it saved the country from the enemy.
NORTHERN IRELAND Area: 14160 sq km l Population: 1, 6 million people l Capital: Belfast l Language: Irish, English l
THE FLAG OF NORTHERN IRELAND Ulster is the name used today for six counties of Northern Ireland. l The flag represents these six counties. l
THE EMBLEM OF IRELAND l The shamrock, the emblem of the Irish is proudly worn on St. Patrick`s Day, March 17.
London’s Sightseeings
Tower
The House of Parliament
Regent Park
Trafalgar Square
British Museum
Westminster Abbey
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