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The United Kingdom: Flag, Geography, and Economy

Discover information about the United Kingdom, including its national flag, geography, and economy. Learn about the Union Jack, the capital cities, political system, prominent figures, and more.

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The United Kingdom: Flag, Geography, and Economy

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  1. Digitální učební materiál

  2. TheUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The British national flag is sometimes called “The Union Jack”. It symbolizes the Union of England, Scotland and Ireland. Each of the country has its cross in the flag: • England has St. George’s Cross (red and white cross). • Scotland has St. Andrew’s Cross (blue with white diagonal). • Ireland has St. Patrick’s Cross (white with red diagonal). Obr. 1

  3. GREAT BRITAIN England Scotland Wales England + Scotland + Wales = Great Britain England + Scotland + Wales + Northern Ireland = the United Kingdom Obr. 2

  4. The United Kingdom • Capital city: London • Location: North-West Europe • Area: 243 610 km2 • Population: 63,182,000 • Density: 255/km2

  5. Political system of the UK • constitutional monarchy • head of the state is Queen Elisabeth II • head of the government is Prime minister • Parliament - House of Commons - House of Lords • political parties: The Conservative Party, the Labour Party ant the Liberal/Social Democratic Alliance

  6. Geography • The UK lies between the North Atlantic and the North Sea. • The longest river is River Severn (354 km). • Mountains : the Cumbrian Mountains, Pennines and limestone hills of the Peak District. • The highest peak is Ben Nevis (1344 m). Obr. 3

  7. Economy • This country has the sixth largest national economy in the world. • Currency: Pound sterling (GBP). • Export: Manufactured goods, chemicals, food, beverages, tobacco, automotive vehicles and components. • Import: Manufactured goods, machinery, fuels, foodstuffs.

  8. Questions • How is the flag of the UK sometimes called? • What is the capital of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales? • Who is David Cameron? • Where is the seat of the government? • Do you know any other rivers in the UK?

  9. Answers • The Union Flag is generally known as „The Union Jack“. • Capital cities are Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff. • Prime Minister • Palace of Westminster • Thames, Humber

  10. Použité zdroje: • Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia [online]. San Francisco (CA): WikimediaFoundation, 2001- [cit. 2013-08-28]. Dostupné z: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Britain Obrazový materiál • Obr. 1 - [cit. 2013-08-28]. Dostupný pod licencí Public domain na www: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom.svg • Obr. 2 - MATT, Lewis. [cit. 2013-08-28]. Dostupný pod licencí WikimediaCommonsna www: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:United_Kingdom_labelled_map7.png • Obr. 3. - [cit. 2013-08-28]. Dostupný pod licencí Public domain na www: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:BenNevis2005.jpg

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