GreatIn pictures Britain

Regional division

The U.K.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland
Four countries:
-England
-Wales
-Scotland
-Northern Ireland

Flag of Northern Ireland
Flag of Scotland
Flag of Wales
Flag of England

The British model of the Economy
or the Anglo-Saxon economic model is defined by a relatively small share of the public sector in the economy, strong market regulators, and a liberal approach in the social sphere.Mixed character: the presence of common features with the American model and at the same time the erosion of traditional British values under the influence of the European Union and the deepening of European integration.The main distinguishing feature is that the country does not develop on the basis of the principles of a social market economy, but uses a neoliberal, Anglo-Saxon model of development.Main programs:
The policy of privatization.
- Deregulation.
- Tax reforms.

Population
More than 60 million
Main ethnic groups – English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh and other minority groups
Languages – main language is English, other languages are Welsh, Scottish and Irish Gaelic
The largest cities are London, Bristol, Birmigham, Cantebury, Exeter, Leicester, Manchester, Leeds, Edingurg and Glasgow

Rivers
The longest rivers are Severn and Thames

Mountains
Tle highest mountains with the highest mountain Ben Nevis are The Highlands of Scotland

London – the city of traditions and exciting places
Red double-deckers – traditionaly means of transport

The Houses of Parliament Fascinating neo-gothic architecture

Big Ben – Symbol of London

St. Paul´s Cathedral – One of the largest cathedrals in the world

The Tower Bridge – beautiful monument above Thames

Trafalgar Square – victory of admiral Nelson

The British Museum – The largest museum in the world

Buckingham Palace – The Queen´s residence