United kingdom Europe

1. Teacher
6th Grade A
María Ana de la Calle School
(El Coronil)
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2. Map of the U.K.
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United Kingdom is a country in the north-western of Europe. It
includes four countries: Scotland, Wales, England and Northern
Ireland

3. The Flag of the U.K.
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The flag of the UK is known as the Union Jack. It has got two red
crosses edged in white. The field is blue.

4. CAPITAL CITY of the UK
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The capital city of the UK is
LONDON.
London is also the capital city of
England.
The river Thames is in London
London has got 3 airports and the
oldest underground in the world.
The population of London is 8.5
millions of inhabitants
Big Ben, London Bridge and the
Houses of Parliament (London)

5. Major Cities of the UK
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Some of the major cities of
the UK are:
London (capital of England)
Cardiff (capital of Wales)
Belfast (Capital of Northern
Ireland)
Edinburgh (capital of
Scotland)
Other major cities are
Liverpool, Manchester
and Oxford or Cambridge
in England.

6. Languages
 The official language of the United Kingdom is
ENGLISH. It is one of the most important languages in
the world.
 In the UK people also speak the Welsh (in Wales) and
the Scottish Gaelic (in Scotland)
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7. Religions
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CHRISTIANITY is the
largest religion by number
of adherents. It is practiced
in the form of
Anglicanism in England
and in the form of
Protestantism in
Scotland.
Minority groups practice
Hinduism, Islam,
Buddhism or Jewish.

8. UK Currency
 The UK currency is the pound sterling. UK is in
Europe but its currency is not the Euro.
 1 pound = 1,39 euros
 In the coins and notes appear the image of the Queen
of England, Elezabeth II
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9. Monuments and Landmarks
 BUCKINGHAM PALACE in London. It is the official
residence of the Queen.
 THE STONEHENGE in the county of Wiltshire. A
prehistoric monument.
 THE LONDON EYE in London. It is a a ferris wheel
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10. Monuments and Landmarks
 THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER, known also as the
Houses of Parliament. It is also in London.
 THE BIG BEN. It is the name of the clock and the bell
of the tower
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11. Traditions and Festivities
 Some popular days are:
-17th March – Saint Patrick’s Day (Patron Saint of
Ireland)
-23rd April – Saint George’s Day (Patron Saint of
England)
5th November - Bonfire Night
1st April – April’s Fool Day
26th December – Boxing Day
Christmas, Easter and Halloween are very popular too.
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12. Typical Food
 Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. It is a typical
Sunday lunch
 Fish and Chips. This is England's traditional take-
away food.
 English breakfast. Eggs, bacon, sausages, fried bread,
mushrooms, baked beans.
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13. FAREWELL
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14. BIBLIOGRAPHY
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom
 http://projectbritain.com/
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