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The United Kingdom

The United Kingdom. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Act of Union 1800 – united the Kingdom of Great Britain with the Kingdom of Ireland 1920 – the island of Ireland became independent

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The United Kingdom

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  1. The United Kingdom

  2. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  3. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland • Act of Union 1800 – united the Kingdom of Great Britain with the Kingdom of Ireland • 1920 – the island of Irelandbecame independent • 1922– Irish Free State • 1927 – the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  4. Culture Areas • English CA • Celtic CA • Ireland (Irish) • Scotland (Scottish Gaelic) • Wales (Welsh) • Cornwall (Cornish) • Brittany (Breton)

  5. The UK Population:about 61 mln people (2008) Ethnic groups:

  6. UK • A constitutional monarchy • Head of State – Queen Elizabeth II • English – de facto language

  7. David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, Prime Minister (head of government) since 11 May 2010

  8. Flag of the UK Union Jack

  9. Flag of the UK • 1801 • red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England) • diagonal red cross of Saint Patrick (patron saint of Ireland) • diagonal white cross of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Scotland)

  10. Flag of the UK • Flag days • birthdays of members of the Royal family, • the wedding anniversary of the monarch, • Commonwealth Day, • Coronation Day, • The Queen's official birthday, • Remembrance Sunday

  11. Royal Coat of Arms

  12. Motto of the UK • Dieu et mon droit (God and my right) • Motto of the Order of the Garter Honi soit qui mal y pense (Shamed be he who thinks ill of it)

  13. Anthem “God Save the Queen”

  14. National Symbols • England – St. George; red and white rose

  15. National Symbols • Scotland – St. Andrew; thistle (чертополох)

  16. National Symbols • Wales – St. David; leek and daffodil

  17. National Symbols • Northern Ireland – St. Patrick; shamrock, flax (лён)

  18. Largest Cities • above 7 million: London • around 1 million: Birmingham • above 500,000: Glasgow

  19. Largest Cities above 7 million: London

  20. Largest Cities around 1 million: Birmingham

  21. Largest Cities above 500,000: Glasgow

  22. Currency Pound sterling

  23. The Commonwealth of Nations The Commonwealth – an association of independent sovereign states, almost all of which are former territories of the British Empire. - Established in 1949 - 53 member states

  24. The Commonwealth of Nations Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General

  25. The Commonwealth of Nations The Commonwealth has grown massively in the last few decades. Above, the 10 representatives in 1957, below, the over 50 members in 2000

  26. The Commonwealth of Nations

  27. National Values • The rule of law • The sovereignty of the Crown in Parliament • The pluralist state • Egalitarianism (queuing, round-buying, table manners) • Personal freedom • Private property(70%; DIY; gardening) • The family

  28. The British Character Courtesy • “How do you do?” – only for upper class! • ‘sorry’ reflex • weather talk (“Nice day, isn’t it?) • negative politeness

  29. The British Character Modesty • “Don't be clever” • “Don't be pushy” • “Well, I suppose I know a bit about that” • the counter-compliment rule

  30. The British Character • Privacy(No-name rule) • Stubbornness • Stoicism • Indignancy at injustice. "The Saxon never means anything seriously till he talks about justice and right." (R. Kipling) • Humour, irony. “Oh, come off it!” One must never take oneself too seriously. • Moderation“Don’t overdo it”, “Don’t rock the boat” “Happy medium”

  31. The British Character Class-consciousness • pardon/Sorry • serviette/napkin • dinner/lunch • tea/dinner • toilet/lavatory • settee/sofa • lounge/sitting room or drawing room • dessert/ pudding (any sweet course in the end of a meal) • handbag/bag

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