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Great Britain
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is located on the British Isles. The British Isles consists of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and above five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 315,000 square kilometers. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast respectively.

The British isles are separated from the European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea. The surface of the British Isles varies very much. The north of Scotland is mountainous and is called Highlands, while the south, which has beautiful valleys and plains, is called Lowlands. The north and west of England are mountainous, but all the rest - east, center and southeast - is a vast plain. Mountains are not very high. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain. (1343 m.)

There are a lot of rivers in GB, but they are not very long. The Severn is the longest river, while the Thames is the deepest and the most important one.

The UK is one of the world's smallest countries. The population of the country is over 87 million and about 80% of it is urban. The UK is a highly developed industrial country. It’s known as one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of machinery, electronics, textile, aircraft and navigation equipment. The UK is constitutional monarchy. In law, the Head of State is the Queen, but in practice, the Queen reigns, but does not rule. The country is ruled by the elected government with the Prime Minister at the head. The British Parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

There are three main political parties in Great Britain: the Labor, the Conservative and the Liberal parties. The Liberal party is the ruling party nowadays.

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Great Britain
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is located in the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and more than five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 315,000 square kilometers. The UK is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast respectively.

The British Isles are separated from the European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. The west coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea. The surface of the British Isles is very diverse. The north of Scotland is mountainous and is called the Highlands, while the south, which contains beautiful valleys and plains, is called the Lowlands. The north and west of England is mountainous, but everything else - the east, the center and the southeast - is a vast plain. The mountains are not very high. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain. (1343 m)

There are many rivers in Great Britain, but they are not very long. The Severn is the longest river, while the Thames is the deepest and most important.

The UK is one of the smallest countries in the world. The population of the country is more than 87 million people and approximately 80% of them live in cities. Great Britain is a highly industrialized country. It is known as one of the world's largest manufacturers and exporters of machinery, electronics, textiles, aircraft and navigational equipment. Great Britain is a constitutional monarchy. Legally, the head of state is the Queen, but in practice, the Queen rules but does not govern. The country is governed by an elected government headed by a prime minister. The British Parliament consists of two houses: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

Greetings, my dear readers.

I don’t know what and in what quantities we lose during the year, wandering around the city, but the British annually say goodbye to 800 umbrellas in the subway! Do you already imagine this dump of small cane umbrellas? I can see them clearly.

In this regard, today our topic is - Great Britain: interesting facts. You will learn only about the most interesting, and at the end, for especially inquisitive minds, I will give you a mini-summary of everything said in English! If this is not enough, then you can additionally find out what this country is so famous for.

Of course, we know almost more about the country of origin of the English language than our own. But now, do you know the most interesting facts about her - now let's check.

1. If you managed to live to be 100 years old, expect a personalized postcard from the queen as a gift.
2. In our country - and in neighboring countries too - there is a strict ban for children: drinking alcohol is allowed only from the age of 16, but in the UK it is officially allowed to do this at home with - attention! - 5 years!
3. All horses, donkeys and ponies are required to have a passport. If you accidentally take a walk with your horse in the evening, and you do not have a supporting document, you will receive a fine of 5,000 pounds.
4. You have to be very careful with mail. Stick a stamp with the image of any official upside down - that's it: you're a traitor.
5. Surprisingly, England has the highest rate of obese population. True, there is a small note here - among the countries of Europe.
6. Getting a gold medal at the Olympics is an honor. But at the last Olympics, gold medals were 93% silver and only 1.3% gold.
7. London is the capital. And that explains why 16% of the UK is there.
8. The inhabitants of the country are incredibly tolerant of the cold. If in November, walking around the city, you see a man in a T-shirt - do not be surprised, everything is in order.
9. Taxi fares are unbelievable. But you can stop the car as in any movie - anywhere and anytime just by waving your hand.
10. You can travel from London to Paris by train in 2 hours. But at the same time, a significant part of the population either was in Paris once, or was not at all.
11. Everyone! Under this slogan, I will reveal to you the fact that the entrance to all the main museums of the country is absolutely free. You just have to decide how much you want donate museum for its development.
12. In the subway car, passengers leave read newspapers for the next readers. Thus, a newspaper passes through a hundred hands a day. What are we? We don't read newspapers!
13. On the streets of cities you will not see homeless animals, and a black cat will never cross your path - they are all kept in specialized nurseries.
14. very few sushi bars but incredibly many Indian restaurants.
    
15. Every weekend, homemade and farm food fairs open at many venues in the city. And after 13.00 - look for fistulas - you will not find them anywhere.
16. Washing clothes at home is not accepted. There are laundry facilities in every area.
17. From the life of an ordinary Englishman: after 9-10 pm you will not be able to go to the store - everything is already closed. I wonder how lovers of food at night live?
18. There are legends all over the world about the boarding houses of the country. Surprisingly, children are required to unlearn there for 13 years. After that, you either go to university or go to work.
19. Fact about Christmas: The British try to spend this holiday with their families. But the new year for them is not a particularly important event.
20. Snow in England is an event. If at least 1 centimeter of snow falls in the morning, the whole city stands still: transport does not run, planes do not fly - nothing can work normally!
    

ABOUT the royal family of England there are more facts than about any other family in the world. For example:

1. The law establishes that the monarch is the owner of all whales and dolphins in the coastal waters of the country. Well, isn't it a strange law?
2. Princess Diana worked as a kindergarten teacher and dress.
3. Fact from history: took courses and worked as a driver in World War II.
4. By the way, about the queen: the actual and state dates of birth of the monarch are different. Elizabeth celebrates her birthday on April 21, but the whole country - in early June.

I think I promised you some little hints in English? Well, catch:

Great Britain is the country we know almost everything about. But there are some facts we don't know. For example: if you are 100 years old you will get a personal post-card from the Queen. You can travel from the center of London to the center of Paris for 2 hours. There are no homeless cats or dogs on the streets. People in England don't usually do the laundry themselves. There are lots of washing houses in the district. What about the Queen, the celebration of the Queen's birthday takes place in June. An interesting fact is that the Queen was born on the 21st of April. The Queen used to work as a driver during the Second World War. The English people can bear any temperature: there are people walking on the streets in T-shirts in November. And the last but not the least: there are about 800 umbrellas lost in the underground every year.

Useful expressions:

to get a post-card from -receive postcard from

to travel from place to place- travel from place to place

to do the laundrywash things

to take place in June -take place in June

to bear the temperatureendure temperature

the last but not the least- last but not least

Well, stocked up with new knowledge? Hope so. I am sure that for the 3rd grade, whose students have to read about the UK more than once, these facts will be very useful, and for any adult - perhaps unexpected. Now, when you look at the photos of Great Britain, you will immediately remember these facts.

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The report about Great Britain grade 3 will tell you about this conservative, interesting country with a rich history.

A brief note about the UK

The UK consists of several countries - Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Brief description of Great Britain

Your report on Great Britain should begin with the fact that the Kingdom is located in northwestern Europe, in the British Isles. True, there are still administratively independent units - the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

The capital of Great Britain— London, the city attracts many tourists from all over the country.

Great Britain Square- 244.1 thousand km 2.

The highest point is Mount Ben Nevis, 1343 m. It is located in Scotland.

UK population- 65,110,000 million people.

Major cities in the UK- Birmingham, Glasgow, Sheffield, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Manchester

What countries borders the UK? Since the country is located on the islands, the only state with which the UK borders is.

UK climate

Great Britain a brief description is not possible without a description of climatic features. The climate of the state is mild, temperate oceanic and humid. Northern Ireland has a wetter climate, while Scotland is much colder and drier. Basically, the weather is formed by the oceanic warm current of the Gulf Stream.

The coldest month is January with temperature fluctuations from +3 C to +7 C. The warmest month is July with temperatures from +11 C to +17 C. 600-750 mm of precipitation falls here annually. A significant part of them falls in the form of rain, the rest is fog. In the northeast, the coldest areas, but the areas of London, Westland and the southeast are considered the warmest areas of the state.

Relief of Great Britain

The territory of the United Kingdom is divided into 2 main areas - High and Low Britain. The high (including Northern Ireland), located in the north and west of the country, is underlain by stable ancient bedrock and is mostly highly dissected uplands and much less common lowlands. In the south and east, Low Britain extends, characterized by hilly terrain, small uplands and several mountainous regions; at its base lie younger sedimentary rocks. In a south-westerly direction from Newcastle at the mouth of the Tyne River to Exeter at the mouth of the Ex River in south Devon, the border between High and Low Britain runs. This boundary is not everywhere clearly defined, and often the transitions between High and Low Britain are smoothed out.

Lower Paleozoic folded structures lie at the base of the mountains throughout Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, and Hercynian ones in the south of Wales and in the south of Cornwall. These ancient mountain structures were subjected to intense erosion and destruction for a long time, which led to the leveling of their surface.

As a result, the latest uplifts, which occurred in several stages and were accompanied by discontinuous movements, the mountains were fragmented into a number of massifs and acquired a mosaic structure. Leveled surfaces of different heights are very characteristic. Mountain tops often have a flattened shape. The mountains of Great Britain are relatively easily accessible, and there are numerous roads along low watersheds and wide passes.

Minerals of Great Britain

The UK has significant mineral reserves. She is especially wealthy. coal, the total reserves of which are 189 billion tons. At present, the role of hard coal is no longer so great, its extraction has decreased, the best seams have been worked out, and the use of deep mines has become unprofitable.

New large energy resources were found on the shelf of the North Sea in the 60–70s - oil and natural gas. Oil reserves - 2 billion tons, natural gas - 2 trillion. m3. Their intensive development has changed the overall assessment of the UK's energy supply and put it in a more advantageous position compared to EU partners.

The UK also has significant reserves and iron ore(reliable and probable - 4.6 billion tons).

As for other minerals, there is a large deposit of kaolin in Cornwall, rock salt in Durham and Cheshire, potash salt in Yorkshire, tin in Cornwall and uranium ores in Scotland.

Natural areas of Great Britain

Britain, like most of Europe, is in the temperate climate zone. There are three natural zones on the islands. This is a zone of deciduous forests in the south, a zone of steppes and forest-steppe in the central part and a zone of coniferous forests in the north.

Rivers and lakes of Great Britain

The state is rich in water resources. The largest rivers in Great Britain are the Thames and the Severn. The rest of the rivers are short and calm. They play an important economic role in the country; more than 60 hydroelectric power plants have been built on them. In such rivers as the Thames, the Humber, the Severn, the Mersey, the Forth and the Clyde, large seaports were built.

The largest lakes in Great Britain- Loch Tay, Loch Ness and Loch Lomond.

UK attractions

The main attractions of Great Britain are Tower Bridge, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Stonehenge, Stratford-on-Avon (the city where he grew up), Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh, Loch Ness Monster Museum.

We hope that brief information about the UK has helped you. And you can leave your story about Great Britain through the comment form.

Great Britain is a state that unites four amazingly beautiful regions: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. These areas are actually four different countries with their own characteristics, and each of them is rightfully proud of its centuries-old traditions, history, marvelous nature, masterpieces of architecture, museums and monuments, holidays and festivals.

The British world is ancient castles with family ghosts and London fogs, Shakespeare's tragedies and the exciting adventures of Sherlock Holmes, double-decker buses and Big Ben, Scottish bagpipes and magical legends of Wales...

London is the capital of Great Britain and the largest city in the British Isles. London has a huge number of historical monuments, galleries, museums, theaters, restaurants, pubs, nightlife, shops and boutiques. Here is the residence of the British kings. The best time to visit the capital is from the beginning of May to the end of June: there is a royal court in the city, holidays, art exhibitions are organized, and besides, this is the peak of the theater season.

The oldest English cities of Chester and York, Lincoln enchant with the beauty of ancient architecture and garden and park ensembles.

The youth capital of England, Liverpool, is the largest port in Great Britain: once ships with settlers to the New World departed from here (the exhibition at the Merseyside Maritime Museum tells about this). In Liverpool, you can admire the most beautiful neo-Gothic Anglican cathedral with more than 100-meter bell tower. The city is home to a branch of London's Tate Gallery, the Walker Art Gallery. And, of course, Liverpool is the birthplace of the legendary Liverpool four members of the Beatles ensemble, every year a week-long festival dedicated to the work of musicians is held here.

Oxford is the oldest university city in England, the citadel of English education. Oxford University unites 40 colleges, about 16,000 students study here. Within the walls of venerable buildings, a very special atmosphere reigns, filled with the spirit of antiquity.

No less famous is another city of science - Cambridge. The University of Cambridge has been considered the standard of quality among all existing higher education institutions for eight centuries.

The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is considered to be one of the most beautiful and most expensive European cities. The decoration of Edinburgh is the famous Castle Rock Castle and the royal palace of Holy Road House. Numerous shopping streets, squares, picturesque urban architecture create a unique flavor of Edinburgh.

The largest city in Scotland, Glasgow, is surrounded by greenery. Glasgow is the center of the arts and the venue for numerous festivals. Glasgow Art Gallery, one of the richest museums and galleries in Europe, is also located here. It is one of the richest museums in Europe.

Those who want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city should head to northwestern England. Lake District, an amazingly beautiful lake district with green mountains and grazing sheep.

An unforgettable experience will give a trip to Scotland. Wooded valleys, shimmering lakes and deep rivers, ancient castles and cozy villages, rocky coastline and picturesque beaches. Fishing, hiking and sailing gives Scotland lovers of outdoor activities

Among the natural attractions of Great Britain, one cannot fail to mention the famous Loch Ness in Scotland, where, according to legend, the underwater monster Nessie lives.

Wales, with its vast expanses, keeps a bright Celtic flavor. There are more castles for every square kilometer in Wales than anywhere else in the world. The most famous of them are Caernarvon Castle, Harlech, Conwy, Bowmaris and the impressive Coch Castle in Cardiff, the Welsh capital.

Northern Ireland is a picturesque corner of the UK, as if specially created for those who love a leisurely, measured vacation surrounded by ancient villages and beautiful landscapes.

Great Britain is an amazingly diverse state, where you need to visit at least once!

Brief information

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a state in Western Europe, a constitutional monarchy. The composition includes England, Scotland and Wales, located on the largest island of Great Britain, and Northern Ireland, which occupies the northern part of the second largest island of Ireland. The Isle of Man, located in the Irish Sea between the two mentioned islands, and the Channel Islands form independent administrative units. The total area of ​​the country is 244 thousand square meters. km, population 57.4 million people (1994). In short, the country is called the United Kingdom, as well as Great Britain or simply Britain. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II.

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, NATURE
Located on the British Isles and separated from mainland Europe by the North Sea, the Pas de Calais and the English Channel. The isolated position influenced the historical development of the country.

The territory of the United Kingdom is divided into two main areas according to the features of the relief. High Britain (including Northern Ireland), located in the north and west of the country, is underlain by stable ancient bedrock and consists of mostly heavily dissected uplands and much less common lowlands. In the south and east, Low Britain extends, characterized by hilly terrain, small uplands and several mountainous regions; at its base lie younger sedimentary rocks. The boundary between High and Low Britain runs approximately in a south-westerly direction from Newcastle at the mouth of the Tyne to Exeter at the mouth of the Ex in south Devon. This boundary is not everywhere clearly defined, and often the transitions between High and Low Britain are smoothed out. In general, the country's relief is so diverse that, driving in one direction for more than an hour, you cross several different landscapes.

CAPITAL, MAJOR CITIES
Capital London. Other major cities: Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham, Cambridge, Brighton, Plymouth.

CLIMATE
Determined by the proximity of the ocean. It owes its softness and moisture to the Gulf Stream. Fog is frequent due to easterly winds in winter. The average temperature in summer is 20C, in winter - plus 3-9C. In London, the coldest month is January (average temperature is plus 4C, the hottest July is 18C).

POPULATION
It is 58.3 million people. About 90% of the population lives in cities.

LANGUAGE
The official language is English.

RELIGION
The official church in England is the Anglican Church, which has 26 million parishioners. The official Scottish Church is organized according to the Presbyterian principle and unites 1 million believers. Other Protestant churches, of which the Methodist is the largest, have 1.6 million believers. There are also about 5 million adherents of the Roman Catholic Church, 830 thousand Muslims and 400 thousand Jews.

HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS
Good Friday, the second day of Easter, Spirits Monday (the Monday following the seventh Sunday after Easter), the last Monday of August, Christmas and Boxing Day (Boxing Day, the second day of Christmas) are celebrated as holidays and are non-working in England, Wales and Northern Ireland . In Northern Ireland, St Patrick's Day on 17 March and the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne on 12 July are also considered public holidays. Scotland has five public holidays that are non-working days: New Year's Day, Good Friday, the first Monday in May, the last Monday in August and Christmas. There is no strictly speaking national holiday in the United Kingdom, but the Queen's Birthday, which is officially celebrated, usually on one of the first two Saturdays in June, is observed as a public holiday by British officials working overseas.

TIME
Behind Moscow for 3 hours.

MONEY
Pounds.

Kitchen

English cuisine is characterized by "dry" cooking, that is, without sauces. Because the vegetables are cooked with little or no heat, the vitamins and natural flavors are preserved. Meat and fish are also not fully boiled and often not fried. There are typical English dishes. Beef steak (usually with blood), rump steak and roast beef are famous first of all. Tender lamb, Norfolk turkey, Aylesbury duck, fried patés are gourmet dishes. A very popular pate of kidneys and tenderloin.

In England, there are several types of establishments where you can eat:
"Sandwich cafe" - here you will be offered breakfast, which usually consists of scrambled eggs, toast, snacks and tea or coffee. Breakfast costs an average of 2-3 pounds.
"Pub" is the best place to party with friends, as here you will find everything - beer, cocktails, sandwiches or even a full three-course meal with dessert. Please note that children are not allowed here.
"Chippies" - here you will be served fish and potatoes, sausages and grilled chicken.
"Bras-series" is the best place for a business meeting.

Transport

The most convenient way to get around London is by metro (the "Underground", the "Tube"), it runs until 0.30 (3 pounds -45 minutes), or by bus (adult ticket - 5 pounds). You can rent a car (£20-50 per day), but remember: in England you drive on the left!, besides, parking is prohibited in central London, and in other areas it is allowed only in specially designated places and for a special fee.

In the city center, near the sights, finding a taxi is not a problem. Black taxis are the most expensive. When boarding, you can ask how much the fare will cost.

To drive in the UK, you must have an International Driving License and a credit card. If you rent a car, be careful: in the UK you must drive on the left side of the road and overtake vehicles on the right. The use of seat belts is mandatory for the driver, front seat passenger and rear seat passengers if seat belts are fitted. There are strict speed limits. If there are no special road signs, then the speed in built-up areas should not exceed 48 km/h, on two-way roads - 97 km/h, on motorways - 113 km/h.

Embassies, visa documents

Embassy of the Russian Federation in London - 229-36-28. Consular department - 229-80-27.

CUSTOMS CONTROL
There are no restrictions on the import and export of foreign currency. You can import duty-free into the UK: tobacco products (200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco), alcoholic beverages (2 liters of still wine, 1 liter of alcoholic beverages with a strength of more than 22% or 2 liters of alcoholic beverages, the strength of which does not exceed 22 %), perfume (50 g), eau de toilette (250 ml), other items up to £136 (f.s.) purchased outside the EU. The importation of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products to persons under 17 years of age is prohibited.

To obtain a short-term visa to the UK, you need:
salary,
2 photos 3x4,
certificate from the place of work on a letterhead with a seal, indicating the annual income (not less than 6000 USD), or a letter of guarantee from the person of the organization paying for the tour,
profile,
certificate from the institute (for students),
if you have property (apartment, car, cottage) registered in your name, it is advisable to provide photocopies of a certificate of ownership or a vehicle registration certificate.

Great Britain is the country that gave the world English, the language of international communication. It was spoken by Lord Byron and the father of nuclear physics Ernest Rutherford, William Shakespeare and the creator of classical electrodynamics James Maxwell, as well as Agatha Christie, Rudyard Kipling, Michael Faraday, James Joule. Great Britain (often called England) is rich in famous, outstanding people.

The Kingdom of Great Britain is a union of four historical national regions - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The country is located in the north-west of Europe, in the British Isles. The majestic Atlantic Ocean washes the country in the north and west. From the mainland, the kingdom is separated by the English Channel and the Pas de Calais.

Great Britain is a highly developed country, the form of government is a constitutional monarchy. It is densely populated. Great Britain is called the country of outstanding achievements. The achievements of English scientists, inventors, engineers accelerated the industrial revolution, which in the 18th century turned England from an agrarian into a highly developed industrial country. Today the UK economy is one of the most powerful in the world.

This country is familiar to us from childhood. We like English songs about Robin Bobbin, about the house that Jack built, about the cat that was visiting the queen, and about the kittens that lost their gloves. As we get older, we learn about the significant things that make Britain Great Britain.

First of all, it is, of course, people. Famous people of the country include: mathematicians William Hopkins, Lewis Carroll, writers Jonathan Swift, Charles Dickens, Daniel Defoe, physicist Isaac Newton, chemists Henry Cavendish, John Dalton, artists Richard Boyle, William Kent, biologist Charles Darwin and others.

Great Britain is a beautiful, hilly country where special efforts are made in the field of landscape design. England in general is a trendsetter in the field of landscape design. English flower gardens are the most beautiful in Europe. And not only flowers. The English garden is a harmonious combination of deciduous and coniferous species. The garden for the English is not just a beautiful combination of plants. This is a cult object visited by families, it is a lifestyle, a breath of fresh air, a matter of national pride, a topic for discussion over traditional English tea drinking.

What is there to see in the UK?

Of course, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, the British Museum, the National Gallery, Berkshire with Royal Windsor and the Thames, ancient Nottingham, the birthplace of the famous literary character Robin Hood, the limestone valleys of Derbyshire.

- ancient park in Oxford,

- Kew Botanical Gardens

- Needles ("Needles") on the Isle of Wight. These are three chalk snow-white rocks framed by blue foaming waters,

- the largest gorge in Great Britain - Cheddar, Somerset,

- the path of the Giant, Antrim,

- a cave on the island of Staffa. It was about her that Walter Scott said that her beauty "exceeds all expectations."