Слайд 2General
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is
situated on the British Isles.
Слайд 3The United Kingdom consists of four parts: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern
Ireland.
Слайд 8 The territory of the United Kingdom is about 244 square kilometres.
The population is over 55 million.
Слайд 9The Flag
The flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland is sometimes called the Union Jack.
Слайд 10 The flag of the UK is a combination of the flags
of England (the cross of St. George), Scotland (the cross of St. Andrew), and Ireland (the cross of St. Patrick).
Слайд 11London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and cultural
centre.
Слайд 12 Geographical position and physical features
The surface of Great Britain varies
greatly. The northern and western part of the country is mountains and is called the Highlands
Слайд 13 All the rest (south, east and centre) is a vast plain
which is called the Lowlands.
Слайд 14 There are many mountains in the north of England and in
Scotland. The highest mountain in Great Britain is Ben Nevis.
Слайд 15 The rivers are not long. The most important of them are
the Severn and the Thames. There are many beautiful lakes in the mountainous parts of the country.
Слайд 16Climate
The climate of Great Britain is mild. It is often
foggy and rainy.
Слайд 17 The best time of the year in GB is spring(of course,
it rains in spring too).
Слайд 18 The two worst months in Britain are January and February.
Слайд 19National economy
Great Britain is a highly developed industrial country.
Слайд 20 It is known as one of the world's largest producers and
exporters of iron and steel products, machinery and electronics, chemicals and textile, aircraft and navigation equipment.
Слайд 21 One of the chief industries of the country is shipbuilding.
Слайд 22Politic system
The United Kingdom is a parliamentary monarchy and the
Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state.
Слайд 23 But in practice it is ruled by the elected government with
a Prime Minister at the head.
Слайд 24 The British Parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Lords
and the House of Commons.