Презентация по английскому языку на тему The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland


The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of 2 large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about 5000 small islands. 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. England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland and The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: Their capitals are : The capital of England is London. The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh. The capital of Wales is Cardiff. The capital of Northern Ireland is Belfast. The capital of UK is London England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland The UK Flags The English emblem is a red rose. The Wаlеs emblem is a flower. The Scottish emblem is a wild plant - a thistle. The Irish emblem is another wild plant - a shamrock. Symbols United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, coat of arms Scotland, small coat of arms Scotland, big coat of arms London (UK), coat of arms England, coat of arms Wales, coat of arms Queen Elizabeth II The head of the country is Queen Elizabeth II The Queen was born in London on 21 April 1926, the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, subsequently King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Five weeks later she was christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in the chapel at Buckingham Palace. The Princess's early years were spent at 145 Piccadilly, the London house taken by her parents shortly after her birth; at White Lodge in Richmond Park; and at the country homes of her grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary, and the Earl and Countess of Strathmore. When she was six years old, her parents took over Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park as their own country home. The Buckingham Palace The official residence of the royal family BIG BEN This is a famous London tower with clock St. Paul’s Cathedral Westminster Abbey TOWER OF LONDON The Tower Bridge Westminster Abbey and the House of Parliament THE END!