Authors : Zuzana Hercegová, Lenka Pokrývková, Marek Mikolaj, Rado Skokan

THE UNITED KINGDOM

Full name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The UK includes : Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland

Type of Government: Constitutional monarchy Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II Capital City: London is the capital of the UK

and of England. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. Cardiff is the capital of Wales.

Nationality: Briton(s), British. Major languages: English, Welsh, Irish

Gaelic and Scottish Gaelic. Main Religion: Church of England,

Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Muslim, Hindu and Sikh

Major ethnic groups: Anglo-Saxons, Scots, Welsh, Irish, West Indians, Pakistanis, Indians

the capital of the UK spokenmore languages than in any

other city in the world. London's Heathrow Airport is the third

busiest airport in the world. there are more than 100 theaters  It takes 61 seconds to open Tower

Bridge, which opens about 1,000 times a year

London

England one of the world's most famous, and

wealthiest country in the world people consume more tea than in any

other country in the world soccer is the country's most popular

and well loved sport.  the most well-known and the top

universities in the world are Oxford and Cambridge. 

England is the second largest economy in Europe.

It was the host to the world's 1st ever modern Olympic Games

World famous writers like William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, HG Wells belonged to England

The Windsor castle is the oldest royal residence in the world, still in use.

The second largest economy and one of the most populous country in the world.

1. They are absurdly overpolite Expressions like please, thank you, excuse me or I´m sorry you

hear much more often than in the Slovak Republic. 2. They don´t care about their appearance In Slovak it is „the clothes make the person“. In Britain is saying

„manners make the man“. 3. They ruin their tea with milk For British people, is our tea weak and tasteless and the idea of

putting lemon in it is just as strange as the idea of adding milk for us.

4. They don´t eat soup Many British people feel that a good desert, like sweet or filling, is

important. Not soups. 5. They wear their shoes indoors Although British people do keep their shoes on indoors, you never

see a house where dirty footprints were on the carpet.

Funny Britain

The Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state, but the country is governed by the Government and Parliament

the seat of the monarchy is in Great Britain the Qeen´s eldest son Prince Charles (Prince of Wales) is the heir to the throne next in line is Prince William of Wales;

Prince Harry of Wales; Andrew, Duke of York; Princess Beatrice of York etc.

Royal Family

-she has reigned for 60 years - she is the second longest reigning monarch in history

( first was Queen Victoria ) - she began her reign when she was 25,

after her father Juraj VI. died - during her reigning, 13 prime ministers

were replaced

The head of state

The head of stateELIZABETH IN SLOVAKIA in 2008, visited Slovakia and bullied off at the hockey

match with our president Gašparovič.INTERESTINGS- her most popular hobby is photography- carries Gameboy and iPad 2 in her handbag- bred a new breed “Dorgi”

Unesco Heritage Sites of the UK

There are 28 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The UNESCO list contains seventeen designated properties in England, four in Scotland, three in Wales, one in Northern Ireland, and one in each of the overseas territories of Bermuda, the Pitcairn Islands, and Saint Helena. Here are some of them, the most important and nicest ones:1. Canterbury Cathedral2. City of Bath3. Giant's Causeway and Causeway coast4. Liverpool- maritime trading city5. Royal Botanic Gardens6. St.Kilda village7. Stonehenge and Avebury8. Tower of London9. Westminster Palace in London

Canterbury Cathedral and St.Martin’s Church

The city of Bath

Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast

Liverpool-maritime trading city

Royal Botanic Gardens

St.Kilda village

Stonehenge and Avebury

The Tower of London

Westminster Palace

The Northern Ireland Lies in the northeast of Ireland, covering about a sixth of

the island's total area with the population of 1.7 mil. A bit of history: Once both parts belonged to the UK . In 1801 Ireland became part of the UK, with the adoption of the name the United Kingdom of

Great Britain and Ireland. After years of a civil war, Ireland became a republic in

1921. Britain negotiated with Ireland to keep the North of the state. This area now makes up the N.I.

Interesting facts: The Giant's Causeway, situated on the North East

coast, is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption.

An unfortunate ship Titanic was built in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. 

Northern Ireland, which was once the industrial powerhouse of Ireland, is now the poorest region in UK today and is the smallest of the four economies.

46% of the total population is under 30 years old. Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland is the largest fresh

water lake in Europe.

is a mountainous country. It is famous for long rivers, wide lakes and high hills.

Wales is known for tongue-twisting names of communities, such as

Cwmbran Town or Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

Wales has rich in culture and history. Walesh people are known for their love of music and poetry.

Wales

There are two languages spoken in Wales – English and Welsh, one of Europe's oldest living languages and very different from English.

Nos da (nohs dah): Good night Croeso i Gymru (Croesoh ee Gum-reeh):

Welcome to Wales Iechyd da! (Yeh-chid dah): Cheers!

Scotland a lot of lakes and rivers lakes are called lochs, the most famous

one is Loch Ness with its mysterious monster Nessie

traditional Scottish clothing is the kilt (it is a kind of skirt, worn by men). Men dressed in kilts usually have another

traditional thing – bagpipes. (although the Scottish bagpipes are very famous, this musical instrument does not have its origin in Scotland)

Typical Scottish drinks: Drambuie is a Scottish whisky liqueur made from malt whisky, honey, herbs and spices. Scotch or Scottish whisky is very popular all over the world.

Interesting, little and cute bird called the Puffin is known all over the Scotland.

Puffin

Kilt & Bagpipes Scottish whisky

British slang

Is English language slang used in the UK. some slang words and phrases are used throughout all

of Britain others in smaller regions England ,Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland have

their own slang words. blue - policeman gaffer - boss or employer loo - WC mug - face monkey - £500 tad - a little bit wag off - play truant

Sources: the INTERNET and English magazines