Basic facts of the UK

Basic facts of the UK

geography, interesting places, London, Royal Family, daily life

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Division

4 countries: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

Population: 67 mil.

Political system : constitutional monarchy

Head of state:

Queen Elisabeth II

Currency: 1 pound (100 pence)

Royal Family

Elisabeth II + Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Charles + Camilla

Prince William + Catherine

Union Jack

official flag

ANTHEM: God save the QUEEN

Geography

the highest peak: Ben Nevis (1323m )

the Pennines, Grampian mountains, Cambrian mountains, Scottish highlands

Rivers

THAMES, SEVERN, AVON

INTERESTING PLACES

HADRIAN´S WALL, STONEHENGE, BATH, OXFORD

Transport in UK

black cabs, double deckers, Tube, airplanes

LONDON

9 MILLION INHABITANTS

SPORTS

CRICKET, RUGBY, TENNIS

FOOD

English breakfast, English tea, Fish and Chips

Multiple Choice

How many part does this country consist of?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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What is the official title of this country?

Multiple Choice

What is the capital city of Wales?

• London

• Edinburgh

• Cardiff

• Belfast

Multiple Choice

What is the capital city of Scotland?

• London

• Edinburgh

• Cardiff

• Belfast

Multiple Choice

What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

• London

• Cardiff

• Belfast

• Edinburgh

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What is the Queen´s Elisabeth II husband´s name?

Multiple Choice

How many children do they have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

Who is the successor of the throne?

• Prince William

• Prince Charles

• Prince Harry

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What is the highest peak of UK?

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What is the currency?

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What is the name of the British flag?