The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its capital is London and some key facts are:
- The UK has no official national dress but traditional foods include fish and chips and a full English breakfast.
- Major landmarks are the London Eye and Tower Bridge. Sports include cricket which is the national sport.
- The UK uses the pound sterling and has the Union Jack flag and "God Save the Queen" as the national anthem.
The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its capital is London and some key facts are:
- The UK has no official national dress but traditional foods include fish and chips and a full English breakfast.
- Major landmarks are the London Eye and Tower Bridge. Sports include cricket which is the national sport.
- The UK uses the pound sterling and has the Union Jack flag and "God Save the Queen" as the national anthem.
The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its capital is London and some key facts are:
- The UK has no official national dress but traditional foods include fish and chips and a full English breakfast.
- Major landmarks are the London Eye and Tower Bridge. Sports include cricket which is the national sport.
- The UK uses the pound sterling and has the Union Jack flag and "God Save the Queen" as the national anthem.
The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its capital is London and some key facts are:
- The UK has no official national dress but traditional foods include fish and chips and a full English breakfast.
- Major landmarks are the London Eye and Tower Bridge. Sports include cricket which is the national sport.
- The UK uses the pound sterling and has the Union Jack flag and "God Save the Queen" as the national anthem.
and Northern Ireland Capital London Flag Union Jack Anthem "God Save the Queen"
Court of arms The royal coat of arms of the United
Kingdom, or the royal arms for short, is the arms of dominion of the British monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II. These arms are used by the Queen in her official capacity as monarch of
the United Kingdom. In the design
the shield shows the various Royal emblems of different parts of the United Kingdom: the three lions of England in the first and fourth quarters, the lion of Scotland in the second and the harp of Ireland in the third. The shield is supported by the English lion on the left and Scottish unicorn on the right and is surmounted by the Royal crown. Below it appears the motto of the Sovereign, Dieu et mon droit ('God and my right'). Currency Pound sterling Geographical features Rivers River Severn is 354 km long and goes through england and Wales River Thames is 346 km long and it goes only through England River Trent is 297km long and it goes trhough England
Lakes The largest lake by surface
area in United Kingdom is Lough Neagh with an area of 392 km2. At second and third, are Lower Lough Erne which spans 110 km2 and Loch Lomond at 71 km2.The surface areas of the major lakes in United Kingdom range from 1 km2 to 392 km2, with the average area at around 47.4 km2. Waterfalls Gaping Gill is spectacular not just
because it’s the highest unbroken
waterfall in England, but also
because it plunges into a deep
pothole.
It seems strange to think that
Britain has a waterfall three times
as high as Niagara Falls.
Landmarks
Perhaps one of the most
recognisable and famous landmarks in Britain is the London Eye. Tower Bridge is a famous bridge in London with a distinct blue steel structure.
Major cities The English cities of Birmingham,
Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield , Leeds, Bradford and Newcastle, like Glagow the largest city in Scotland and Cardiff the capital of Wales, were only small towns before the Industrial Revolution came along
Neighbor countries The UK has only one land border,
and that is on the island of Ireland. Since 1994 the Channel Tunnel beneath the English Channel links the UK with France. The United Kingdom shares maritime borders with Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and the Faroe Islands (Denmark). Culture Language English Religion The UK's official religion is Christianity, and churches of all denominations can be found throughout the UK, such as Catholic, Protestant, Baptist and Methodist. The main other religions are Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism and Buddhism. Music The Rolling Stones Rock ‘n’ roll’s original bad boys, the Stones started off as an unlikely blues band and wound up laying the groundwork for generations to follow. Their sound is drenched in Americana, but it never feels inauthentic. Essential track: “Satisfaction” Dance Traditional clothes
What is England's national costume?
England, unlike Wales and Scotland, has no official national dress. Some people think men in England wear suits and bowler hats, but it is very unusual these days to see anyone wearing a bowler hat. Food & drinks Fish and Chips
This dish is a must try whilst
you are in the UK, no matter where you are, you’ll be able to find a delicious plate of fish and chips.
Full English Breakfast
They say that breakfast is the
most important meal of the day, which is why if you are doing something physically or mentally demanding, such as the IELTs exam, you need to have a full English breakfast! This breakfast usually includes: bacon, sausages, eggs, baked beans, toast, mushrooms, tomatoes, hash browns and black puddings.
Sport
Cricket is the national sport of the U.K.
and became popular in the U.K. in the 17th century..
Holidays On the 26 th of December they celebrate
Boxing Day On november 30 they celebrate St.Andrews day. On march 17 they celebrate St.Patricks day. Symbols Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom The State anthem "God Save the Queen"