The United Kingdom

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General

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is

General The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles.
situated on the British Isles.

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The United Kingdom consists of four parts: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern

The United Kingdom consists of four parts: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Ireland.

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England

Red Rose

England Red Rose

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Wales

daffodil

Wales daffodil

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Scotland

Thistle

Scotland Thistle

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Northern Ireland

Shamrock

Northern Ireland Shamrock

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The territory of the United Kingdom is about 244 square kilometres.

The territory of the United Kingdom is about 244 square kilometres. The
The population is over 55 million.

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The Flag

The flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and

The Flag The flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland is sometimes called the Union Jack.

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The flag of the UK is a combination of the flags

The flag of the UK is a combination of the flags of
of England (the cross of St. George), Scotland (the cross of St. Andrew), and Ireland (the cross of St. Patrick).

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London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and cultural

London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and cultural centre.
centre.

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Geographical position and physical features

The surface of Great Britain varies

Geographical position and physical features The surface of Great Britain varies greatly.
greatly. The northern and western part of the country is mountains and is called the Highlands

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All the rest (south, east and centre) is a vast plain

All the rest (south, east and centre) is a vast plain which is called the Lowlands.
which is called the Lowlands.

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There are many mountains in the north of England and in

There are many mountains in the north of England and in Scotland.
Scotland. The highest mountain in Great Britain is Ben Nevis.

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The rivers are not long. The most important of them are

The rivers are not long. The most important of them are the
the Severn and the Thames. There are many beautiful lakes in the mountainous parts of the country.

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Climate

The climate of Great Britain is mild. It is often

Climate The climate of Great Britain is mild. It is often foggy and rainy.
foggy and rainy.

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The best time of the year in GB is spring(of course,

The best time of the year in GB is spring(of course, it rains in spring too).
it rains in spring too).

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The two worst months in Britain are January and February.

The two worst months in Britain are January and February.

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National economy

Great Britain is a highly developed industrial country.

National economy Great Britain is a highly developed industrial country.

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It is known as one of the world's largest producers and

It is known as one of the world's largest producers and exporters
exporters of iron and steel products, machinery and electronics, chemicals and textile, aircraft and navigation equipment.

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One of the chief industries of the country is shipbuilding.

One of the chief industries of the country is shipbuilding.

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Politic system

The United Kingdom is a parliamentary monarchy and the

Politic system The United Kingdom is a parliamentary monarchy and the Queen
Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state.

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But in practice it is ruled by the elected government with

But in practice it is ruled by the elected government with a
a Prime Minister at the head.

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The British Parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Lords

The British Parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
and the House of Commons.