ENGLAND The location of England Flag Royal Coat of Arms Facts Capital: London Official languages: English Recognised regional languages: Cornish Government: Constitutional monarchy Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II Prime Minister: Gordon Brown MP Facts Total area: 130,395 km2 Population: 51,092,000 Patron saint: St. George Facts The highest mountain: Scafell Pike 978 m Facts The longest river: River Thames 346 km long 2 famous Universities Cambridge University Oxford University Football teams There are many Liverpool Football footbull clubs in Club England. Most famous are: Chelsea Football Club Famous places Palace of Westminster Canterbury Cathedral The London Eye The Tower of Big Ben The End
The most common trees are alders, apple trees, beeches, birches, chestnuts, limes, oaks, pines and willows Fauna Today there are 24 native land mammal species living in England Some mammals like the wolf, lynx, buffalo and wildcat have become extinct in this country The most common animals are deers, foxes, hedgehogs, mice, otters, polecats, rabbits, rats, squirrels and weasels Landscapes Low hills, mostly flat Less than 1000m above sea level The highest point in England is Scafell Pike, 978m England's best known river is the Thames which flows through London, 346 km England has a long coastline of 3,200 km The Lake District, famous for its lakes and scenic beauty, is one of England's most popular recreation areas. Sources of information http://www.nhm.ac.uk http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk http://www.britishnature.co.uk http://www.wildengland.com http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
England Annabel Mett ja Kristina Smirnova 8.b Englands Geography · England is a part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, its an island situated off the North West coast of Europe. · Bordered by Scotland in the north, the North Sea in the east, the England Channel in the south and Wales in the west. · Most of England is rolling hills. · Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England with an elevation of 978 meters. Key Facts on England · Major Cities: London-Leeds-Liverpool-Manchester. · Capital: London with a population of 7,556,900. · Population: 51,446,000 inhabitants. · Geographic size: 130,395km². · National Anthem: None. God Save the Queen, Land of Hope and Glory. · Currency: Pound sterling (GBP). · Distribution: Males: 48,7% Females: 51,3% Climate of England
1.Which five areas does Highland Britain include? 1)Scotland 2)Wales 3)The Cornwall Peninsula 4)The Lake District 5)The Pennines 2.What is the highest top in Wales Snowdon 1,085m Scotland Ben Nevis 1,343m England Scafell Pike 978m How high is the highest mountain in the UK? Ben Nevis, 1,343m 3.Describe the relief of Scotland. Scotland is quite mountainous and there is also situated the highest peak in the UK, Ben Nevis. The Scottish Highlands cover the northern part of the country. Here The Northwest Highlands have rocky lunar landscape. South of Scotland is mostly covered with the Grampian Mountains which forms with some other mountains a huge mountain mass. The
Rahvuslill: Roos ( punane, valge) Rahvuspuu: Tamm Rahvuslind: Punarind Rahvusloom: Lõvi Kaitsepühak: Püha Jüri Pealinn: London Hümn: God save our queen Maakonnad: 48. Lipp: valge taust, punane rist ( püha Jüri rist) Vapp: punane taust, kolm kuldset lõvi Pindala: 130 439 km² Rahaühik: Naelsterling Hädaabi number: 999 Rahvussport: Kriket Helistamise suunakood: 44 Pikim jõgi Inglismaal: Thames 346km- ainult Inglismaal ( Severn 354 km osaliselt Inglismaal) Kõrgeim mägi: Scafell Pike 978m asub Cumbrias Suurim järv: Lake Windermere - "Queen of Lakes". Suuremad saared: Isles of Scilly (saarestik) Isle of Wight (Saar) Sügavaim järv: Wastwater 76m sügav Peaminister: Tony Blair Kuninganna: Elisabeth II Domineeriv Usund: Anglikaanid Ülikoolid kokku: 91 Inglise automargid: TVR, Jaaguar, Aston, Morgan, Festvalid: · Nothing Hilli festival · Glastonbury Festival · Cheese Rolling
The longest river in England is the River Severn which has its source in Wales, forms much of the Anglo-Welsh border and flows into the Bristol Channel. The longest river entirely within England is the River Thames which flows through the English and British capital, London. Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Scafell Pike is the highest fell in England. Its height is 978 metres and it is located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. The lowest point is The Fens, 4.6 metres below sea level Largest lake is Windermere (14.7 sq km) Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level History
A popular holiday destination, it is famous for its lakes and its mountains. The central and most-visited part of the area is contained in the Lake District National Park-- one of fourteen National parks in the United Kingdom. It lies entirely within Cumbria, and is one of England's few mountainous regions. All the land in England higher than three thousand feet above sea level lies within the National Park. The Lake District also contains Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. Blenheim Palace Designated a World Heritage Site in 1987. The birthplace of Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace near Oxford is a perfectly preserved. 18th-century residence set in a 2,100-acre park landscaped by 'Capability' Brown. It's now the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough. Bath Designated a World Heritage Site in 1987. Bath's importance to world heritage focuses on its remarkably well-preserved Roman remains
December 1977), simply known as Charlie Chaplin, considered to be one of the most pivotal stars of the early days of Hollywood, lived an interesting life both in his films and behind the camera. He is most recognized as an icon of the silent film era, often associated with his popular "Little Tramp" character; the man with the toothbrush mustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane, and a funny walk. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBX2Y y2dqg4&feature Natural Sights The biggest mountain is Scafell Pike (Cumbrian Mountains, 977 metres) The longest river in England and UK is River Thames (215 mi, 346 km) There are nine National Parks in England plus the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, which has equivalent status. These ten areas account for eight per cent of England's land area. National Parks provide more than 70 million visitors each year. Thirty-three per cent (1,057km) of scenic English coastline is conserved as Heritage Coasts. There are over 200 ancient monuments. Castles
Pike / pak / haug Rugged / 'rgd / konarlik, karm Meadow / 'med / aas, heinamaa England features mostly low hills and plains. The Pennine Chain runs from the north to south, splitting northern England into western and eastern parts. The Lake District in situated in the north-west of England and there are the most beautiful landscapes and the highest peak in England is Scafell Pike (978 m). The warmest part in England is the Peninsula of Cornwall in summer. Scotland Densely / 'densl / tihedasti Scotland features very wild landscapes, large areas of untouched land, mountains and lochs. Scotland can be divided into two parts: the Lowlands and the Northern Highlands. The highest peak in Scotland is Ben Nevis (1343 m) Wales Earthwork / :w:k / mullavall
cities in the world. Birmingham is the second largest. A number of other cities, mainly in central and northern England, are of substantial size and influence. These include: Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield, Bristol, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham and Hull. England features mostly low hills and plains. the Lake District in the north- west features some of England's most beautiful landscapes, and includes Scafell Pike at 978 m, the highest point of England. There are also some important rivers in England and the most significant ones are Thames, Severn (the longest river in Great Britain) and Avon. The flag of England is a red cross on a white background. It is also on the Union Jack. Scotland is in the northern part of Britain. It covers a little less than 80000 square kilometres and this is about one third of Great Britain. The population of Scotland is about 5 million people
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