Countrystudy Summary
administrative ties with the mainland, except some islands which have their own legislative
assemblies and systems of law, but the UK Government is responsible for their international
relations and defence.
Great Britain
Across / 'krs / risti, läbi, põiki
Locality / l'kælt / asukoht, paikkond
Inland body / 'nlænd 'bd / sisemaine osa
Inlet / 'nlet / merekäär, laht
Headland / 'hedlnd / neem
Scour / 'ska / küürima
Foreshore / 'f:: / tõusu ja mõõna vaheline rand
Recreational / rekr'enl / lõõgastumis-, vabaaja-
Scenery / 'si:nr / maastik
Juxtaposition / dkstpz'in / kõrvuti asetsev
GB consists of England, Scotland and Wales. GB is only a dot on the world map. It
offers a great variety and scenic contrasts are often within easy reach. The coastline is washed
by the tidal system twice a day. Britain´s speciality is the man-made scenery