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ENGLAND
Capital: London Flag:
Area: 50351 sq (130410 km)
Location : Symbol : The red rose is widely recognised as the national flower of England.
The oak is the national tree of England.

Interesting plases :

Royal Opera House

The Royal Opera House is the third theatre on the Covent Garden site, the previous two being destroyed by fire . The new building opened in May 1858 becoming known as the Royal Opera House in 1892. Restoration work began again in 1996 and was completed in December 1999. Thousands of visitors each year are welcomed through the doors not only for performances but to marvel at the views from the Amphitheatre Terrace, to enjoy lunch, shop or wander round the exhibitions and appreciate the `wow´ factor on entering the Floral Hall. With the addition of lifts and escalators, this is one of the most accessible theatres in Britain today .

Tower of London
The ancient stones reverberate with dark secrets, priceless jewels glint in fortified vaults and ravens strut the grounds . The Tower of London, founded by William the Conquerer in 1066-7, is one of the world´s most famous fortresses, and one of Britain´s most visited historic sites . Despite a grim reputation for a place of torture and death , there are so many more stories to be told about the Tower. This powerful and enduring symbol of the Norman Conquest has been enjoyed as a royal palace , served as an armoury and for a few years in the 1830s even housed a zoo! An intriguing cast of characters have played their part : including the dastardly jewel- thief Colonel Blood , tragic Lady Jane Gray and maverick zoo keeper Albert Cops.
SCOTLAND
Capital: Edinburgh Flag:
Area: 30414 sq mi (78772 km2)
Location:
Symbols: Tartan
Thistles
Interesting plase :
Edinburgh's Royal Mile
Edinburgh's Royal Mile (it is actually one mile and 107 yards from entrance to Edinburgh Castle to the gates of the Palace of Holyrood House) is not only a popular tourist attraction but also provides a fascinating insight into the history of the City and of Scotland itself. It was described by Daniel Defoe as the "Largest, Longest and Finest Street in the World"
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle sits on top of what was, at one time, a volcano - a 437 feet high plug of basalt rock. The shoulder of the Royal Mile runs east down from the castle and was formed when the whole of Scotland was covered by an ice sheet and the flow of the glacier ran from west to east - dropping rubble and earth in the lee of the rock. It has been used as a fortification for over 2,000 years - there was a hill fort there in the time of the Romans . The earliest known inhabitants of this part of the world were the Votadini (also known as the Gododdin, whose language was an early form of Welsh ). Their bard Aneurin sang the praises of Din Eidyn (Dunedin or fortress on a slope) in the 6th century . After a raid into the territory of the Angles by King Mynyddog Mwynfawr and a defeat at Catterick in Yorkshire around AD 600, the area was subsequently captured by the Angles from the south in 638. They did not leave until about 300 years later . But the area we now know as Lothian was not captured and held by Malcolm II until after the Battle of Carham in 1018.
WALES
Capital: Cardiff Flag:
Area: 8023 sq mi (20779 km² )
Location:
Symbols: Daffodil
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Plas Newydd
This elegant house is set amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery on the banks of the Menai Strait with spectacular views of Snowdonia. The comfortable interior is famous for housing artist Rex Whistler 's masterpiece - a vast seascape mural .
IRELAND
Capital: Dublin Flag:
Area: 32,595.1 sq mi (84,421 km2)
Location:
Symbols: Shamrock
Interesting plase:
Dublin Castle – Dublin
Built between 1208 and 1220 , this complex represents some of the oldest surviving architecture in the city, and was the centre of English power in Ireland for over seven centuries until it was taken of by the Irish Free State in 1922.
Highlights include the 13th -century record tower, the largest visible fragment of the original Norman castle and the State Apartments, once the residence of English viceroys and now the focal point for government ceremonial functions , including the inauguration of Ireland's presidents.
Blarney
Blarney, known as 'the biggest little village in Ireland', is one of Ireland's most picturesque villages. Set in beautiful wooded countryside , just 8km (5 miles ) from Cork City, it is an ideal base to visit the many wonderful sights of Cork and Kerry.
NORTHEN IRELAND
Capital: Belfast Flag:
Area: 5,345 sq mi (13,843 km2)
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White Park Bay
Enjoy lazy summer days, picnics, making sandcastles and long walks on this stretch of golden sand on the North Antrim coast. You'll find that even on a busy day, this is a secluded and relaxing place to be.
Divis and the Black Mountain
Escape the city with a visit to Divis and the Black Mountain. These famous backdrops to Belfast are havens if you're seeking the wild countryside experience . Climb to the top, soak up the spectacular panoramic views of the city below and seek out a wealth of wildlife in this mosaic of upland heath.