3. geography of great britian
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Geography and Basic Facts of Geography and Basic Facts of the United Kingdomthe United Kingdom
Basic FactsBasic Facts
Royal coat of armsRoyal coat of arms
Capital: LondonCapital: London
Official language: English (de facto)Official language: English (de facto)
Recognised regional languages: Irish, Ulster Recognised regional languages: Irish, Ulster Scots, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, CornishScots, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, CornishEthnic groups: Ethnic groups: 92.1% White 92.1% White4.0% South Asian4.0% South Asian2.0% Black2.0% Black1.2% Mixed1.2% Mixed
0.4% Chinese0.4% Chinese0.4% Other 0.4% Other
Area: 244,820 km2Area: 244,820 km2
Population: 61,113,205 Population: 61,113,205
Government: Parliamentary democracy Government: Parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchyand constitutional monarchy
Monarch: Queen Elizabeth IIMonarch: Queen Elizabeth II
Prime Minister: Prime Minister: David Cameron
Legislature: ParliamentLegislature: Parliament
Upper House: House of LordsUpper House: House of Lords
Lower House: House of CommonsLower House: House of Commons
Formation:Formation: • Magna CartaMagna Carta• Petition of RightsPetition of Rights• Bill of RightBill of Right
• The The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIreland (commonly known as the (commonly known as the United KingdomUnited Kingdom, , the the UKUK, or as , or as BritainBritain) is a sovereign state located off ) is a sovereign state located off the north-western coast of continental Europe.the north-western coast of continental Europe.
• It is an island country including: Great Britain, the It is an island country including: Great Britain, the north-eastern part of Ireland, and many small islands. north-eastern part of Ireland, and many small islands.
• The UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North The UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea. Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea.
• The largest island, Great Britain, is linked to France by The largest island, Great Britain, is linked to France by the Channel Tunnel.the Channel Tunnel.
• The UK has fourteen overseas territoriesThe UK has fourteen overseas territories• All remnants of the British Empire, which at its All remnants of the British Empire, which at its
height in 1922 encompassed almost a quarter height in 1922 encompassed almost a quarter of the world's land surface, the largest empire of the world's land surface, the largest empire in history.in history.
• British influence can continue to be observed British influence can continue to be observed in the language, culture and legal systems of in the language, culture and legal systems of many of its former colonies.many of its former colonies.
The UK is a The UK is a developed countrydeveloped country, with the , with the Sixth Sixth largest economylargest economy..
It was the It was the world's first industrialised country world's first industrialised country
The decline of its empire in the latter half of the The decline of its empire in the latter half of the 20th century 20th century diminished its leading role in diminished its leading role in global affairsglobal affairs..
The UK The UK remains a major power remains a major power with strong with strong economic, cultural, military, scientific and political economic, cultural, military, scientific and political influence.influence. It is a nuclear power. It is a nuclear power. It is a Member State of the European Union.It is a Member State of the European Union.
Geography of the UKGeography of the UK
• The physical geography of the UK The physical geography of the UK varies varies greatlygreatly. .
• The geography of The geography of EnglandEngland consists of lowland consists of lowland terrain, terrain, with mountainous terrain north-west of with mountainous terrain north-west of the Tees-Exe line.the Tees-Exe line.
• The geography of The geography of Scotland Scotland is distinguished by is distinguished by the very large mountainous regions in the north the very large mountainous regions in the north and lowlands in the south. and lowlands in the south. • Most of Scotland’s population lives in the south.Most of Scotland’s population lives in the south.
• The geography of The geography of Wales Wales is mostly mountainous. is mostly mountainous. The geography of The geography of Ireland Ireland is also mostly is also mostly mountainous.mountainous.
Rivers of the UKRivers of the UK
River ThamesRiver Thames
The River Thames flows through southern The River Thames flows through southern EnglandEngland
It is the second largest river in the UKIt is the second largest river in the UK
Best known river in the UKBest known river in the UK– Flows directly through LondonFlows directly through London
Total length: 346 km
Been a major source of life for all civilizations that have lived in Britian.
River SevernRiver Severn
Largest River in the UKLargest River in the UK– 354 kilometers
Flows from Wales to Britain.Flows from Wales to Britain.– Ends in the Bristol ChannelEnds in the Bristol Channel
Mountains of UKMountains of UK
The Scottish HighlandsThe Scottish Highlands
Very few people live in this areaVery few people live in this area
Highest section of land in the UKHighest section of land in the UK
Includes the highest mountains in UKIncludes the highest mountains in UK– Ben Nevis: Highest mountain in UK
1,344 metres High
Review QuestionsReview QuestionsWhere is the highest part of the UKWhere is the highest part of the UK
What is the longest river in UK? Where is What is the longest river in UK? Where is it? How long is it?it? How long is it?
Tell me about the River ThamesTell me about the River Thames
Describe the physical geography of UK.Describe the physical geography of UK.
Describe the Economy of the UK.Describe the Economy of the UK.
Compare the UK geography to Ukraine’s.Compare the UK geography to Ukraine’s.
Do you feel the Geography of the UK had Do you feel the Geography of the UK had a role in how powerful it became?a role in how powerful it became?
In-class activitiesIn-class activities
Matching activityMatching activity– Match descriptions with parts of geoMatch descriptions with parts of geo
Vocabulary Review/testVocabulary Review/test
Fill in the blank/tableFill in the blank/table– They have to fill in a sheet with the They have to fill in a sheet with the
information they learnedinformation they learned
PictionaryPictionary– Using geo of UKUsing geo of UK
WE USED-Jeperdy WE USED-Jeperdy
HomeworkHomework
Compare the physical geography of Compare the physical geography of England with Ukraine’s.England with Ukraine’s.– What are similarities and differences.What are similarities and differences.– What role did physical geography play in the What role did physical geography play in the
formation of how the country is today?formation of how the country is today?Ex. How did physical geography affect the power Ex. How did physical geography affect the power of the country today… how did it affect its of the country today… how did it affect its economy?economy?