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The Hometown of Harry Potter ― The United Kingdom

The Hometown of Harry Potter ― The United Kingdom. Image from: www.amazon.co.uk. Where is the U.K.?. Map of the globe

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The Hometown of Harry Potter ― The United Kingdom

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  1. The Hometown of Harry Potter ― The United Kingdom Image from: www.amazon.co.uk

  2. Where is the U.K.? • Map of the globe Map from: http://www.mygeo.info/karten/802784.jpg

  3. What parts does the U.K. consist of ? • Map of the U.K. Map from: www.map-of-uk.com

  4. Fast facts • Capital cities: London (England); Cardiff (Wales); Edinburgh (Scotland); Belfast (North Ireland) • Area: 244,000 square kilometres • Population: 60.6 million • Official languages: English and Welsh • Religion: 71% Christian • Government: constitutional monarchy (Queen: Elizabeth II; prime minister: Gordon Brown)

  5. Currency: pound sterling (GBP: £ ) • Electricity: 240 (voltage); 3-pin square plugs and sockets • Climate: generally summer (June-August): warm 14-25C; winter (December-February): cool 1-4C Info from: www.visitbritain.co.uk

  6. The history • The Celtics • The Romans • The Normans • British colonies

  7. The literature • Beowulf • Chaucer • Shakespeare • Milton • Wordsworth … • J. K. Rowling

  8. The landscape Map from: www.map-of-uk.com

  9. The culture • Festivals & celebrations (Guy Fawkes Day; Christmas; St. Patrick’ Day; …) • Food (fish and chips; Yorkshire pudding) • Drinks (Beer! Beer!! And more beer!!!) • Sports (Football, of course!!!)

  10. The people • Ladies? • Gentlemen?

  11. The universities • http://www.ukeas.com.tw/postgrad/map/index.htm

  12. The international students • http://www.hellouk.org/ (Taiwanese students in the U.K.)

  13. The Hogwarts awaits you there in the U.K.!

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