United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nothern Ireland
Geographical profile of the United Kingdom The UK is a sovereign state to the northwest of mainland Europe comprising two large islands: the Island of Great Britain, the northeast part of the Isle of Ireland about 3, 000 small local islands
London is the capital of England the United Kingdom. Founded in 55 BC by the Romans, this city is Britain’s political, economic and cultural centre. London is divided into three big parts: the City, the West End and the East End. The City of London is a big financial and business centre. It is an independent unit, having its own Lord Mayor and its own police force. The Royal Exchange built in 1567 and opened by Elizabeth I is situated there. The West End is London’s main entertainment and shopping district, with locations such as Oxford Street, Leicester Square, Convent Garden and Piccadilly Circus. The West London area is known for fashionable residental areas such as Notting Hill, Knightsbridge and Chelsea with very expensive property. The eastern side of London contains the East End and East London. The East End is the area closest to the original Port of London, known for its high immigrant population, as well as for being one of the poorest areas in London with slums.
Sightseeings of London The Houses of Parliament are not ancient, rebuilt in 1879 after a fire. When Parliament sits, a flag flies from the Victoria Tower by day and at night a light shines in the clock. Big Ben, the famous clock named after Sir Benjamin Hall, is a reliable timekeeper and a much-loved landmark.
The Museum of Madam Tussauds The British Museum is one of the biggest museums in the world containing a lot of artifacts and pieces of art. It was founded in 1753 by an act of Parliament. But still one of the most famous museums in London is Madam Tussauds Museum, whish houses a great collection of wax figures of celebrities. The Sherlock Holmes Museum, situated not far from it, is dedicated to the fictional character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Famous big and small cities of Britain: Liverpool lies in Merseyside and in 2006 was announced the third most populous city in England. It is one of the industrial cities of Great Britain. The modern rise of Liverpool took place because of improvement in transport. Reconstruction of old docks and building of new ones have given Liverpool seven miles of docks and many industries such as sugar refinery, tanning, and cattle-feed manufacture. The city got its world-famous reputation for the Beetles legendary rock band which was organised there. Crowds of Beetles fans still come to Liverpool to feel the atmosphere and viait places whish inspired the famous band.
Famous big and small cities of Britain: Cambridge This city has been described as the loveliest city of Britain thanks to its wonderful courtyards, bridges across the river Cam and architecture. In Roman times there was a settlement and later the Saxons and the Normans came to this place. Soon Cambridge became a teaching centre for scholars from neighbouring monasteries and by the 13 th century the University of Cambridge was founded.
Famous big and small cities of Britain: Oxford This city is known all over the world not only by its beautiful aechitecture and landscape, but mostly by Oxford university. The city is also known as the “city of dreaming spires”, as Matthew Arnold(an English poet) called it in regard to the harmonious architecture of the university buildings. The University of Oxford is over 800 years old. Today the University consists of 35 independent colleges and 5 halls. It provides central libraries, laboratories and services. Oxford is home to a wide range of schools many of which accept students from all over the world.
Northern Ireland With its improved international reputation, Nothern Ireland has recently witnessed rising numbersof tourists. Attractions include cultural festivals, musical and artistic traditions, welcoming hospitality and sports(especially golf and fishing).
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