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History of United Kingdom
History of United Kingdom
Kingdom
• It is a unique country made up of four nations: England, Wales,
Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Exchange Rate
1 Pound Sterling = 63.88 Philippine peso
• The pound sterling holds the title of the oldest currency still in
use today
• The fourth most-traded currency in the foreign exchange market
• 5th strongest world currency
Rankings in the world
3 pillar structure:
1. European Communities pillar handled economic, social and
environmental policies. It comprised the European Community
(EC), the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC, until its
expiry in 2002), and the European Atomic Energy Community
(EURATOM).
2. The Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)
3. Police and Judicial Co-operation in Criminal Matters (PJCCM)
• Countries included in European Union :
• Sports
-Soccer, rugby, cricket, boxing, and golf were all invented
in Britain
• Industrial Revolution
The official title for the union of:
is GREAT BRITAIN
• a devout Catholic
Eton College
Harrow College
• After they finish the primary school they will have to take an
exam called “11 plus”.
Grammar School Secondary Modern
• More on Practical &
• More on Academic Vocational
Comprehensive School
• Does not select intake on the basis
of academic achievement or
aptitude.
• Secondary school graduation covers the period from age to 14
to 15.
• Purposes:
-To prepare you for seeking a job
-To prepare you to get admitted into the university.
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