what do you know about the united kingdom?p02

What do you know about the United Kingdom (UK) ?

There are four countries in the United Kingdom.

However, the republic of Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom..

• It is a separate country.

The flag of the United Kingdom is called the “UNION JACK”

The union jack contains 3 flags.

The UK is in Europe. It is in the Northwest of Europe.

The capital is London.

• Population: 7.5million people• The main river: The river Thames• London is very multicultural

In England there is a queen.

• She is called Queen Elisabeth II• She lives in Buckingham palace.

Famous people from the UK.

• David Beckham• Robin Hood• The Queen• Harry Potter• Nessie: The Loch Ness Monster

The official language in Great Britain is English.

• Although, Welsh, Scottish and Gaelic are also spoken.

The currency (money) in the UK is the ‘Pound Sterling’ (£)

• At the moment: approximately £1 = 1euro

The weather• In the summer (June-August)

it is usually warm.

• In the winter (December – February) it is usually cold.

• There is a lot of rain in the north of England.

• OK. So what do you know about the United Kingdom NOW?