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THE UK
the full name/ the origin of the name
In 1707, the Kingdom of England (which included Wales) and the Kingdom of Scotland, united under the Treaty of Union to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. The Acts of Union 1800 incorporated the Kingdom of Ireland to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801. Most of Ireland seceded from the UK in 1922 as the Irish Free State, and the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927 created the present name, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
the flag
The UK flag is called the Union Jack. It is a combination of the flags of three united kingdoms - England, Wales and Scotland.
the capital city
London - capital and the largest city of UK. It’s located South-East part of the country, with a population around 8,8 million.
What’s more
It’s third as to the size city in the world
the national anthem
God Save The King is the national anthem of the the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
UK on the map of Europe
the number of people / nationalities
> English,
> Welsh,
> Scottish,
> Northern Irish,
> other British
Other ethnic groups living in the UK are:
> Polish,
> Indian,
> Pakistani,
> Bangladeshi,
> Caribbean,
> African,
> Irish,
> Italian,
> Gypsy.
languages
The languages in the UK are: English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh. The English language is official in the United Kingdom.
who rules
King Charles III rules the UK since 8 September 2022. Coronation took place on 6 May 2023.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:King_Charles_III_(July_2023).jpg
ROYAL FAMILY - general info
Working Members of the Royal Family support The King in his many State and national duties. They also carry out important work in the areas of public and charitable service in their own right.
Each year working Members of the Royal Family carry out over 2,000 official engagements in the UK and overseas. These engagements vary greatly, from visits to community initiatives, to welcoming visiting Heads of State, meeting guests at official Garden Parties and presenting members of the public with their honours at Investiture ceremonies.
(source: https://www.royal.uk/the-role-of-the-royal-family)
Elisabeth II (1926-2022)
Ruling from 21 April 1926 to 8 September 2022 (over 70 years) she was the head of the Commonwealth and the Queen of the UK.
During her time as queen, she played a significant role in the modernization of the monarchy and witnessed numerous historical events and changes in the world.
She was very intelligent and had also had a good sense of humour.
King Charles III
Charles III, king of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms, was born on November 14th,1948. He has been married twice. His first wife was Princess Diana Spencer. They got divorced in 1996. His second wife is Camilla Parker Bowles. His coronation was on May 6th, 2023. He has become the king at the age of 73, after his mother’s death in 2022. He has two sons, William and Harry. Prince William, is next in line for the throne.King Charles III became patron or president of more than 800 charities and organisations. He advocated for the conservation of historic buildings and the importance of architecture in society. As an environmentalist, Charles supported organic farming and action to prevent climate change .
Prince William - future king
Prince William was born on 21st. June 1982 in London.�He is the UK and North Ireland Prince from Windsors dynasty.�His wife is Catherine Elizabeth Middleton. He has two sons and one daughter.�
a line to the throne - who's next?
The next member of the royal family to rule the UK is William, Prince of Wales or Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.
Prince William
Prince Harry
weather
(https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/why-study/about-uk/weather)
British inventions
Britain is famous for several inventions, such as antibiotics, cement, televisions and cans
British traditions
three biggest cities
The three biggest cities in UK: 1.London
2.Manchester
3. Birmingham
ENGLAND
the full name/ the origin of the name
The name "England" is derived from the Old English name England, which means "land of the Angles". The Angles were one of the Germanic tribes that settled in Great Britain during the Early Middle Ages. The Angles came from the Anglia peninsula in the Bay of Kiel area (present-day German state of Schleswig-Holstein) of the Baltic Sea.
the flag
The present flag of England has been used since 1990. The design of the flag was inspired by the legend of Saint George’s Cross that comes from the 12th century. Saint George killed the dragon and he used his sword to draw a cross with the blood of the dragon.
the capital city
London is the capital city of England.
London - the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, located in the southeastern part of the country, on the banks of the Thames. It is the third-largest city in Europe, and one of the largest cities in the world, both on the scale of the city itself and the entire metropolitan area. The population of London is about 8.982 million (2019) in an area of 1572 square kilometers; and the entire London metropolitan area, including all adjacent towns and cities in 2015 had a population of nearly 14 million.
who rules
King Charles III rules the UK since 8 September 2022. Coronation was in 6 May 2023.
The government is led by the prime minister (currently Rishi Sunak, since 25 October 2022) who selects all the other ministers.
the currency
The pound sterling, also known as the British pound, is the legal tender of the United Kingdom. The mark for the pound is £ and in English it is put before the amount. Originally, the pound referred only to a unit of weight (1 pound = 453 grams), but later the pound sterling began to be used as a monetary unit. One pound is divided into 100 pence..
the number of people
how big is it
The total area of England is 132,930 km2.
what smaller units there are (I mean states, counties etc.)
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The counties of England are units of territorial division of England. They were created in the 11th century by the Normans. Modern England is divided into 48 ceremonial counties, covering both urban and rural areas. Each has its own unique history, culture and character.
East Midlands region - a diverse landscape, including the Peak District and Lincolnshire. Leicester, Derby and Stoke-on-Trent are important cities in this region.
East of England - consists of counties such as Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, and is known for its scenic countryside and the cultural center of Cambridge.
London - the capital of the United Kingdom, is important for its global financial importance, rich history and ethnic diversity.
The Northeast - cities such as Newcastle and Sunderland are now transforming into a technology and education center.
The Northwest - with Manchester and Liverpool as key cities, is famous for its musical influences and scenic beauty, including the Lake District.
The South East - is considered the country's richest and most populous region, with diversity from bustling Brighton to the tranquil Isles of Scilly.
South West - attracts attention with its stunning coastline, beaches and strong cultural and historical traditions, including the famous Stonehenge.
The West Midlands - including Birmingham, the UK's second largest city, is listed as part of this state
.
three biggest cities
The three biggest cities in England are: 1. London 2. Manchester 3. Birmingham
the longest river
River Severn
-354 km long
the highest mountain
Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England. It’s situated in the Lake District National Park. It’s 978 meters high. The mountain is part of the Scafell massif, an inactive volcano, and is one of the Southern Fells. Scafell Pike was formed around 400-450 million years ago. The mountain is a tough, steep hike which involves scrambling over hard terrain. Fun fact:Scafell Pike is part of the Three Peaks Challenge. This is a challenge to climb the highest mountains in England, Scotland, and Wales (Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis, and Snowdon) within 24 hours.
patron
St George is the Patron Saint of England
symbol(s)
Lion The Barbary lion is an unofficial national animal of England. In the Middle Ages, the lions kept in the menagerie at the Tower of London were Barbary lions.English medieval warrior rulers with a reputation for bravery attracted the nickname "the Lion": the most famous example is Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart. Lions are frequently depicted in English heraldry, either as a device on shields themselves, or as supporters. They also appear in sculpture, and sites of national importance. The lion is used as a symbol of English sporting teams, such as the England national cricket team.
Rose The rose is England's national flower. A Tudor rose is officially used, signifying the unification of the warring parties of the Wars of the Roses under the Tudor dynasty. The red rose representing The House of Lancaster, the White, the House of York. A red rose is often substituted, & is used, for instance, in the emblems of the English Golf Union and the England national rugby union team
The Oak (specifically, the English oak) is the national tree of England,representing strength and endurance. The Royal Oak and Oak Apple Day commemorate the escape of King Charles II from the grasps of the Parliamentarians (Roundheads) after the Battle of Worcester in 1651 (the last battle of the English Civil War); he hid in an oak tree to avoid detection before making it safely into exile. The Major Oak is an 800–1000 year old oak in Sherwood Forest, fabled as the principal hideout of Robin Hood.
some famous writers
famous artists
4. 5.
famous celebrities in England are:
-Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (singer) - David and Victoria Beckham (fashion designer, footballer) -HarryStyles (singer)
-Daniel Radcliffe (actor) -Elizabeth Hurley (actor)
avid Beckham
traditional food
The most traditional dishes of this cuisine are roasted meat forming the basis Sunday roast, a wide range of puddings and pancakes
traditional instrument
The Anglo model was created as a hybrid of the English and German mouth harmonica. The button layout is the same as that of the original 20-button German mouth harmonica designed by Carl Friedrich Uhlig in 1834. Within a few years of that date, the German mouth harmonica became a popular instrument imported to England, Ireland and North America because of its ease of use and low price. English manufacturers responded to this popularity by offering their own versions using traditional English methods: concert reeds instead of long plate reeds, independent pivots for each key and hexagonal tips.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Anglo-concertina-37-button.jpg
A hammer dulcimer is a percussion-string instrument that consists of strings usually strung on a trapezoidal sounding board. The hammered dulcimer is placed in front of the musician, who in more traditional styles may sit with his or her legs crossed on the floor, or in more modern styles may stand or sit on a wooden stand with legs. The player holds a small spoon-shaped mallet in each hand to strike the strings.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hammered_dulcimer.JPG
landmarks
London Eye
Big Ben
Stonehenge
SCOTLAND
the origin of the name
Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is a country that is part of the UK.
Scotland comes from the word Scoti, the Latin name for the Gaels, who are the original tribes living in Scotland.
the flag
The flag of Scotland is known as St. Andrew’s Cross. It is a white X-shaped cross, which represents the cross of the patron saint of Scotland, Saint Andrew on a blue sky. The flag is called the Saltire.
the capital city
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings.
who rules
Scotland is governed under the framework of a constitutional monarchy. The head of state in Scotland is the British monarch, currently King Charles III (since 2022). The first minister of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: prìomh mhinistear na h-Alba) is the head of the Scottish Government and is the keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland.
The office is held by Humza Yousaf of the Scottish National Party since 29 March 2023,
following the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon. Yousaf was elected as the nominee by
the Scottish Parliament on 28 March 2023. The following day Yousaf took the oath
of office to the King, received the Scottish seal and was formally appointed by Charles III.
the currency
the pound Sterling (£)
Sterling (ISO CODE: GBP) is the currency of the United Kingdom and nine of its associated territories. The pound - £ is the main unit of sterling, and the word pound is also used to refer to the British currency generally, often qualified in international contexts as the British pound or the pound sterling.
Sterling is the world's oldest currency that is still in use and that has been in continuous use since its inception. In 2022, it was the fourth most-traded currency in the foreign exchange market, after the United States Dollar $, the euro - €, and the Japanese yen - ¥. Together with those three currencies and Renminbi - ¥, it forms the basket of currencies which calculate the value of IMF special drawing rights. As of late 2022, sterling is also the fourth most-held reserve currency in global reserves.
After the death of Queen Elizabeth on 8 September 2022 all coins and banknotes will changed from queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III
the number of people
Scotland has a population of approximately 5,438,1001. This nation, known as the Scots, makes up the majority of the population, and their languages are English, Scottish, and Scottish Gaelic. Scotland is one of the four countries of the constitutional monarchy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is located in the northern part of the island of Great Britain and has a land border with England.
how big is it?
The total area is 30,977 square miles (80,231km2)
with a land area of 30,078 square miles (77,901 km2).
Scotland counts 787 islands from which around 130 are inhabited.
32% of the area of the United Kingdom.
units
The kingdom is divided into Counties.
There are 33 counties in Scotland.
https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/guides/research-guides/counties-cities-and-burghs
three biggest cities
population:
632,350 as of mid-2020 506,520 as of mid-2020 198,590 as of mid-2020
the longest river
River Tay, longest river in Scotland, flowing about 120 miles (193 km) from its source on the north slopes of Ben Lui to the North Sea below Dundee. The river drains 2,400 square miles (6,216 square km), the largest drainage area in Scotland.
longest river
River
Tay
On
map
Ben Nevis - the highest mountain
It is the highest mountain in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the British Isles. The summit is 1,345 metres above the sea level.
patron
Saint Andrew according to the New Testament was a fisherman and one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus. Andrew is said to have been martyred by crucifixion at the city of Patras in Achaea, in AD 60. Early texts describe Andrew as bound, not nailed, to a Latin cross of the kind on which Jesus is said to have been crucified; yet a tradition developed that Andrew had been crucified on an X-shaped cross, or "saltire", now commonly known as a "Saint Andrew’s Cross" — supposedly at his own request, as he deemed himself unworthy to be crucified on the same type of cross as Jesus had been.
Having Saint Andrew as Scotland's patron saint gave the country several advantages: because he was the brother of Saint Peter, founder of the Church, the Scots were able to appeal to the Pope in 1320 (The Declaration of Arbroath) for protection against the attempts of English kings to conquer the Scots. Early Scots claimed that they were converted to christianity by St. Andrew.
November 30th is St Andrew's Day in Scotland. As well as his role as the patron saint of Scotland, and several other countries, St Andrew is also the saint of fishmongers, gout, singers, sore throats, spinsters, maidens, old maids and women wishing to become mothers.
symbol(s)
Royal Arms
Of
Scotland
The
Thistle
The
HONOROUS
some famous writers
William Dunbar Walter Scott Robert Louis Stevenson
1459-1520 1771-1832 1850-1894
famous artists
George Jamesone
1587 – 1644
Scotland's first eminent portrait-painter.
traditional food
SCOTTISH PORRIDGE
is made with salt instead of sugar - making it
a savory breakfast rather than a sweet one.
Made with fresh porridge oats cooked in milk,
this popular Scottish meal is the perfect dish
to start off your day.
CULLEN SKINK
creamy smoked fish soup
consists of smoked haddock, cream, potatoes, and onions,
and is typically served with a side of toasted bread.
DEEP FRIED MARS BARS
The famous European
chocolate bar
battered with a mixture
of flour, eggs, and milk,
then deep fried,
resulting in melted chocolate
enveloped in crispy batter.
Cranachan
a traditional Scottish dessert often served around Christmas time or during other special occasions.
Ingredients include whipped cream, scotch whisky, honey, oatmeal, and fresh raspberries it is served in a tall glass
HAGGIS
Scotland’s iconic national dish.
It consists of sausage meat made from the innards of the sheep mixed with onions, oatmeal, suet, stock, dried herbs and other seasonings.
These ingredients are combined and then boiled inside the lining of a sheep's stomach.
SCOTTISH TABLET
This small, sweet snack is made with sugar, condensed milk, and butter, which is then crystallized creating small pieces of tasty semi-hard candy. Just as sweet as fudge, although not as soft.
famous Scots
Kelly Macdonald
ACTRESSES
Andy Murray
tennis player
DAVID HUME
Philosopher
James Clerk Maxwell
physicists
Calvin Harris
singer
traditional instrument
Bagpipes are a wind instrument, consisting of a bag and pipes. The bag is traditionally made of animal skin. The musician holds it between the arm and chest and squeezes.
landmarks
Edinburgh Castle
is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age. There has been a royal castle on the rock since at least the reign of Malcolm III in the 11th century, and the castle continued to be a royal residence until 1633. From the 15th century, the castle's residential role declined, and by the 17th century it was principally used as a military garrison. Its importance as a part of Scotland's national heritage was recognised increasingly from the early 19th century onwards, and various restoration programmes have been carried out over the past century and a half.
Edinburgh Castle has played a prominent role in Scottish history, and has served variously as a royal residence, an arsenal, a treasury, a national archive, a mint, a prison, a military fortress, and the home of the Honours of Scotland - the Scottish regal
landmarks
Arthur’s Seat
It’s an ancient volcano which is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design".
It is situated just to the east of the city centre, about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east of Edinburgh Castle. The hill rises above the city to a height of 250.5 m (822 ft), provides excellent panoramic views of the city and beyond, is relatively easy to climb, and is popular for hillwalking.
landmarks
National Museum of Scotland
The National Museum incorporates the collections of the former National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland. As well as the national collections of Scottish archaeological finds and medieval objects, the museum contains artefacts from around the world, encompassing geology, archaeology, natural history, science, technology, art, and world cultures.
landmarks
Scott Monument
The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is the second-largest monument to a writer in the world after the José Martí monument in Havana. It stands in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, opposite the former Jenners building on Princes Street and near Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station, which is named after Scott's Waverley novels.
The tower is 200 feet 6 inches (61.11 m) high and has viewing platforms reached by a series of spiral staircases giving panoramic views of central Edinburgh and its surroundings. The highest platform is reached by a total of 287 steps. It is built from Binny sandstone quarried near Ecclesmachan in West Lothian.
WALES
the full name/ the origin of the name
The original name- Camria (it means the people)
The full name- Cymru is the Welsch name for Wales
The Flag
The flag of Wales consists of Prince Cadwalader's red sleigh and the Tudor colors of white and green. In 1485, it was used by King Henry VII. at the Battle of Bosworth and was then placed in St Paul's Cathedral in London. A red dragon was then added, as a symbol of the Welsh origin of the Tudors.
the capital city
The capital of Wales is Cardiff. Here are some facts about this place:
-it became the capital of Wales on 20 December 1955,
- Cardiff is Europe’s smallest capital,
-the population of this city is 492,000 people, the area of Cardiff is 140 km²,
-the Millennium Stadium, situated in Cardiff, is the second largest in the world,
-Cardiff is the green space capital of the UK,
-Cardiff has won the title of European City of Sport twice, in 2009, and again in 2014,
-Caerdydd (the Welsh name of the city) derives from the Middle Welsh Caerdyf, has its origins in post Roman Brythonic words meaning "the fort of the Taff". The fort probably refers to that established by the Romans. Caer is Welsh for fort and -dyf is in effect a form of Taf (Taff), the river which flows by Cardiff Castle.
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who rules
Charles III the KIng
Vaughan Gething the First Minister
the currency
The pound sterling is the currency used in Wales. Numerous Welsh banks issued their own banknotes in the 19th century: the last bank to do so closed in 1908. Since then the Bank of England has had a monopoly on the issue of banknotes in Wales. The Commercial Bank of Wales, established in Cardiff by Sir Julian Hodge in 1971, was taken over by the Bank of Scotland in 1988 and absorbed into its parent company in 2002. The Royal Mint, which issues the coinage circulating through the whole of the UK, has been based at a single site in Llantrisant since 1980.Since decimalisation, in 1971, at least one of the coins in circulation emphasises Wales such as the 1995 and 2000 one pound coin (above). As at 2012, the last designs devoted to Wales saw production in 2008.
the number of people
There are 3 500 000 people
how big is it?
Wales is on the island of Great Britain, to the west of England, and covers an area of 20,782 square kilometres. That's around half the size of the Netherlands, a similar size to Slovenia and slightly smaller than the US state of New Jersey.
Wales smaller units
The subdivisions of Wales constitute a hierarchy of administrative divisions and non-administrative ceremonial areas.
For the purposes of local government, the country is divided into 22 principal areas, of either counties or county boroughs,established on 1 April 1996 and 878 communities.. The current system is the result of incremental reform which has its origins in legislation enacted in 1972 and 1994.
For ceremonial purposes of Lieutenancy and Shrievalty, Wales is divided into eight preserved counties. These were based on the counties (created by the Local Government Act 1972) which were used for local government and other purposes between 1974 and 1996.
There are eight preserved counties:
three biggest cities
Cardiff
Swansea
Newport
the longest river
Afon Tywi is the longest river in Wales It’s 75 miles (120km) long. And the source is located in the Cambrian Mountains. Flowing throw the steep hills of the Tywi Forest, it forms boundary between Ceredigion and Powys. The river flows generally south-westwards through Carmarthenshire, passing through the towns of Llandovery and Llandeilo.
the highest mountain
The highest mountain in Wales- Snowdon (1085m)
patron
the patron saint of Wales is saint David
symbol(s)
famous writers
Roald Dahl
Gillian Clarke
famous artists
Gwen John (1876-1939)
Augustus John (1878-1961)
Gwendolen Mary John (22 June 1876 – 18 September 1939) was a Welsh artist who worked in France for most of her career. Her paintings, mainly portraits of anonymous female sitters, are rendered in a range of closely related tones. Although in her lifetime, John's work was overshadowed by that of her brother Augustus and her mentor and lover Auguste Rodin, awareness and esteem for John's artistic contributions has grown considerably since her death
Augustus Edwin John OM RA (4 January 1878 – 31 October 1961) was a Welsh painter, draughtsman, and etcher. For a time he was considered the most important artist at work in Britain: Virginia Woolf remarked that by 1908 the era of John Singer Sargent and Charles Wellington Furse "was over. The age of Augustus John was dawning." He was the younger brother of the painter Gwen John.
famous celebrities from this country
traditional food
traditional food of Wales is Welsh cakes
landmarks
Wales is full of amazings spots. A few of the most popular are:
Conwy Castle
Snowdonia National Park
Pen y Fan
traditional instrument
NORTHERN IRELAND
the full name/ The origin of the name
Irish: Tuaisceart Éireann [ˈt̪ˠuəʃcəɾˠt̪ˠ ˈeːɾʲən̪ˠ] ⓘ; Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann
the flag
In 1801 the Union Flag was adopted as the official flag of Northern Ireland
It features the cross of Saint Patrick under the cross of Saint George and the cross of Saint Andrew on a blue field
The Irish Tricolour was unofficially adopted as the nationalist's flag for the whole of Ireland in 1916
Belfast - the capital city
The capital of Northern Ireland is Belfast. Belfast is also the largest city in Northern Ireland and the province of Ulster. In 2015, it had a population of over 333,000, making it one of the 15 largest cities in the United Kingdom. Belfast is the second largest city on the island of Ireland, after Dublin.
who rules
Michelle O’Neill
Prime Minister of the Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Assembly
is the legislative power of Northern Ireland.
It has power to legislate in a wide range of areas that are not explicitly reserved to
the Parliament of the United Kingdom,
and to appoint the Northern Ireland Executive.
It sits at Parliaments Buildings at Stormont in Belfast.
Charles III (born November 14, 1948, Buckingham Palace, London, England) is the king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from September 8, 2022.
the currency
Pound sterling is the official monetary unit in Northern Ireland. Its international code is GBP. 1 pound is divided into 100 pence. Coins include 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, but notes include £1, £2 and £5, £10, £20, £50, £100.
the number of people
how big is it
Area: 14 130 km²
In Northern Ireland live 1,885 mil people.
smaller units - Local government districts
Northern Ireland is divided into 11 local government districts, which were established on April 1, 2015. Each local government district has its own council responsible for local services and governance.
three biggest cities
BELFAST- the capital of city, the biggest city in Northern Ireland, counts 350 000 citizens, situated over the edge of the river Lagan
DERRY- The second largest city in Northern Ireland, counts 85 000 citizens, it’s situated on the river Foyle, close to the border with County Donegal
LISBURN- located 13 km southwest of Belfast. Lisburn is also situated on the River Lagan
the longest river
The longest river in Northern Ireland is the Shannon, it is 360,5 km long.
the highest mountain
Slieve Donard is the highest peak in Northern Ireland. It is located in the Mourne Mountains in County Down in the province of Ulster and measures 849-852 meters above sea. It is built of granite. The Mourne Wall runs through the slopes and top of Slieve Donard. The well-known Ulster Way tourist trail runs through the Mourne Mountains.
patron
In the UK, four patron saints represent each of the nations: St George in England
, St Patrick in Northern Ireland
St Andrew in Scotland
And St David in Wales
symbol(s)
Symbols of Northern Ireland are:
Harp
Six blue flax flowers
some famous writers
famous artists
Jack Butler Yeats
painter
Francis Bacon
painter
William Orpen
painter
famous celebrities from this country
traditional food
traditional instrument
traditional instruments
landmarks
The Giant's Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. In 1986 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope bridge near Ballintoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede. It spans 20 metres (66 ft) and is 30 metres (98 ft) above the rocks below.
Titanic Belfast is a visitor attraction, a monument to Belfast's maritime heritage on the site of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard in the city's Titanic Quarter where the RMS Titanic was built.
intresting facts
THE USA
the full name
The USA - the United States of America
The full name was first used in
The Articles of Confederation, 1777.
the flag
The flag of the United States of America is one of the national symbols of the USA. It has 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes. In the left top corner there’s a blue rectangle with 50 white stars. The flag of USA has a few names: “Old Glory”, “Stars and Stripes”, “Red, White and Blue” and “The Star-Spangled Banner”.
The design of the flag has been modified 26 times.
the capital city
Washington, D.C. is a capital of the United States of America.
who rules
the currency
The United States dollar ($), currency code: USD; also abbreviated US$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. Referred to as the dollar, U.S. dollar, American dollard, or colloquially buck, it is the official currency of the United States and several other countries.
the number of people
There are 335.8 million people in the USA. It makes the USA the third most populous country in the world.
how big is it
The United States with an area 9.83 million km2 is the third or fourth largest country in the world by total area.
what smaller units there are (I mean states, counties etc.)
The United States consists of 50 States
The largest state in the U.S. is Alaska
The smallest state in the U.S is Rhode Island
In January 1959, Alaska became the 49th states admitted to the union.Over half year later, Hawaii joined as the 50th state.
three biggest cities
the longest river
The Missouri river.
the highest mountain
The highest peak in the USA is Mount McKinley 6190 m above sea level.
patron
The patron of the USA is
the Blessed Virgin Mary.
symbol(s)
American symbols:
famous writers
The most famous writers from the USA are Stephen King (thrillers and horror stories) or Isaac Asimov who created 3 laws of robotics in his sci-fi novel I, robot.
famous artists
ELVIS PRESLEY
American singer and actor. Known as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the XX century
MICHAEL JACKSON
an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Known as the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant figures of the 20th century..
an American painter. A major figure in the abstract expressionism. He was widely noticed for his "drip technique" of pouring or splashing liquid household paint onto a horizontal surface, enabling him to view and paint his canvases from all angles. It was called all-over painting and action painting, since he covered the entire canvas and used the force of his whole body to paint, often in a frenetic dancing style.
JACKSON POLLOCK
ANDY WARHOL
was an American visual artist, film director and producer. A leading figure in the pop art movement, Warhol is considered one of the most important American artists of the second half of the 20th century
famous celebrities from the USA
Kim Kardashian
Ariana Grande
Bruno Mars
traditional food
United States are well known for:
Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese (Contest-Winning!) - The Chunky Chef Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (iambaker.net)
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Chocolate chip cookies
Apple pie
Mac and cheese
Jambalaya
traditional instrument
The traditional instrument in the USA is banjo
landmarks
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