WALES . Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom , bordered by England to its east , and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west . It is also an elective region of the European Union . Wales has a population estimated at three million . The capital Cardiff is Wales's largest city with 317,500 people . For a period it was the biggest coal port in the world . Cardiff is the largest media centre in the UK outside of London . Wales is located on a peninsula in central-west Great Britain . Its area , the size of Wales , is about 20,779 km² . Wales is bordered by England to the east and by sea in the other three directions : The Bristol Channel to the south , St
GREAT BRITAIN Cymru am byth GENERAL OVERVIEW Territory:20,779 sq km Population:2.9 million(2002) Languages:English and Welsh Capital:Cardiff(since 1955) Anthem:Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land Of My Fathers) Main religions: anglicanism,methodism National holiday:St David`s day,1 March National instrument:The harp Highest point: Snowdon 1085 metres Longest river:Towy (Tywi) 103 km Largest lake: Bala (4.4 sq km) CYMRU Wales is a mountainous country on the western side of Great Britain. Wales is bordered by England to the east, the Bristol Channel to the south, St George's Channel in the west, and the Irish Sea to the north. Wales is one of the four parts of the United Kingdom (along with England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland). FLAG Red dragon may have been the battle standard of the early Britons after Roman occupation.An 8th -century legend describes a
To the west of England, lies a small, almost secret country called Wales. It is a land of green and grey: green fields, valleys and hills, grey mountains and sky, and grey stone castles. · Wales, or Cymru in Welsh, is a small country that is part of the United Kingdom. · it's area is about 21,000 square kilometers, which is less than half Estonia · The population of Wales is 2,92 million · The biggest towns are the capital city Cardiff, Swansea and Newport. · Wales is also called as "The land Of Castles" The Welsh language is one of the oldest languages in Europe. It belongs to the Celtic group of languages and is totally different from English. Welsh, along with English, is an official language and is spoken by half a million people. The flag of Wales, with its red dragon, is one of the oldest in the world
Wales Wales · Area: ½ Estonia · Population: 2x Estonia · Capital: Cardiff · Languages: English & Welsh (Cymry) · Highest peak: Snowdon (1085m) National symbols · Daffodil & Leek · Flag Music · Traditional music · International Eisteddfod · Pop, rock & dance - Tom Jones, Bonnie Tyler, Bullet For My Valentine, Funeral For A Friend, Duffy, DJ High Contrast Sport · Rugby · Football - Ryan Giggs · Rally - Co-Drivers: Nicky Grist (Colin McRae), Phil Mills (Petter Solberg)
Wales General facts Capital - Cardif Population - 3,063,456 Area - 20,779 km2 Flag of Wales National Symbols National flower - Dafodil National symbol of wildlife - Red kite National tree - Sessile Oak (Welsh Oak) Castles There are over 600 castles in Wales That's more castles per square mile than any other country in the world. Climate Wales’ climate is very similar to the rest of the UK, but it can also be slightly unpredictable. In summer temperatures range from 15° C to 25° C The summer months of June to August are the hottest. Cuisine Welsh food is usually made from local ingredients. Some traditional dishes include laverbread (made from seaweed), bara brith (fruit
Wales English (a.80%) Welsh (a.20%) Offical languages Capital and largest city: Cardiff Goverment: Constitutional monarchy Total area: 20,779 square kilometers Population: 3,006,400 (estimate June 2010) Currency: Pound sterling (GBP) Facts about Wales Pictures about Wales Wales is a generally mountainous country on the western side of central southern Great Britain, between the Irish Sea to the north and the Bristol Channel to the south. It is part of the United Kingdom, and is bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean, St George's Channel and Irish Sea to its west. It is about 274 km from north to south and at least 97 km wide, with a total area of 20,779 km2. It has over 1,200 km of coastline, and includes offshore islands of which the largest is
Wales Rigmor Vahtramägi Torm Erik Raudvee WALES Cymru am byth (Wales for ever) CAPITAL OF WALES The capital of Wales is Cardiff. The Welsh National Anthem Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land Of My Fathers) TRADITIONAL WELSH FOOD Welsh food is usually made from local ingredients. Some traditional dishes include laverbread (made from seaweed), bara brith (fruit cake), cawl (leek stew), Welsh cakes, and Welsh lamb. A type of shellfish, cockles, is often served with breakfast. Snowdonia National Park Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales
Wales Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Wales has a population estimated at three million . The capital Cardiff is Wales's largest city with 317,500 people . Its area , the size of Wales , is about 20,779 km² . English is spoken by almost all people in Wales . The most popular sports in Wales are rugby union and football . The Flag of Wales incorporates the red dragon og Prince Cadwalander along with the Tudor colours of green and white . Bala lake is one of the biggest lakes in Wales. It's 80 meters high, also higher than Niagra waterfall. Welsh food includes seafood, especially close to the coast, where fishing culture is strong. Caerphilly castle is the largest in Wales. The Chepstow castle is the oldest post-roman castle on hole Britain.
COUNTRY ITSELF Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has over 1,200 km of coastline, and is largely mountainous. The country is obv ruled by Elizabeth II, but it has its own first minister, Carwyn Jones. The country lies within the north temperate zone, and has a changeable, maritime climate. People in Wales speak Welsh and English. Sadly 73% of people say that they have no skills in Welsh. HISTORY! Neanderthals lived in what is now Wales at least 230,000 years ago. Homo sapiens had arrived by about 31,000 BC. The first people from outer world to step their foot on Wales' area were Celts about 1000 BC. The first recorded information about people in Wales is when Romans came in the 48AD. At that time people talked in Celtic language, which later on was
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Carmen Koov Wales Overview Capital of Wales is Cardiff Saint patron is St. David National flag-The Red Dragon National emblemes are leek and daffodil. Castles Wales had over 400 castles, of which 100 are still standing. Caerphilly castle Chepstow castle Lakes There are 398 natural lakes in Wales. Bala lake is a large lake in Gwynedd. Pistyll Rhaeadr is 80 high waterfall in Wales. Food & drink Welsh food includes seafood, also lamb is associated with Welsh cooking. Leek is often used in cuisine, because it's national vegetable. Sports Most popular sports in Wales are rugby and football. Cnapan is traditional Welsh sport, Celtic form of medieval football. Thank you for listening! Klõpsake juhtslaidi teksti laadide redigeerimiseks Teine tase Kolmas tase Neljas tase
Wales Koostas : Klass: Contents General infor mation Facts Pictures * Flag * Arms * Snowdonia mountain * Saint David General information Wales is a countr y that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Ir ish Sea to its west. Facts Country name : Wales / Cymru Motto : Cymru am byth / Wales for ever Anthem : Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau / Land of my fathers Captial : Cardiff Off icial language : Welsh / English Goverment : Devolved Goverment in a Constitutinal monarchy * Monarch : Elizabeth second * First minister : Carwyn Jones Am Legislature : UK Parliament National Assembly for Wales Area : 20 779 km² Population : 3 006 400 Currency : Pound sterling Drivers on the left
second Tomb Raider) longest-running science fiction television show (Doctor Who) Tv shows - Sherlock Holmes, Merlin Music "The Land of Song..." National Anthem, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land of my Fathers) The harp Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey Man and Budgie one of the first heavy metal bands Bullet for my Valentine, Lost Prophets Duffy Music festivals and events National Eisteddfod of Wales - poetry, dance, theatre, choral singing and rock music Brecon Jazz - one of the biggest jazz festivals in Europe Wakestock Festival - Europe's largest wakeboard music festival. The Welsh Flag national flag - The Red Dragon (in Welsh Y Ddraig Goch) official status in 1959 dragon associated with Wales for centuries oldest national flag still in use Leek & Daffodil st David - wear leeks in their caps
Prince William Styv Solovjov G1a General information Full name: William Arthur Philip Louis Father: Charles, Prince of Wales Mother: Diana, Princess of Wales Born: 21 june 1982 London Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level He is second in the line of succession Prince William was 15-years-old when Diana was killed The Royal William Rose hybrid red tea rose Coat of Arms to mark his 18th birthday, derived from his father's Coat of Arms
Prince Henry of Wales Kristiina Pärtle 8.A Henry Charles Albert David Prince Harry was born in 15 September 1984. He is the younger son of Charles, Prince of Wales,and Diana, Princss of Wales. Education Harry was educated at independent schools. He started at Jane Mynors nursey school and the preparatory Wetherby School. Following this, he attended Ludgrove School, and after passing the entrance exams, was admitted to Eton College. Military career Harry entered Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on 8 May 2005. Within a year, in April 2006, Harry completed his officer training and was commissioneed as a Cornet in the Blues and Royals. Personal life
Wales (Suurbritannia) Asend Asustus Majandustegevus ·Koordinaadid: 51,5°-53,5°N, 3°-5°W ·Elanikke: 3 064 000 ·Kaubandus ·Wales on Suurbritania osa ja asub ·149 in/ km² ·Põllumajandus Keldi mere ning Iiri mere vahel ·Suuremad linnad: ·Turism
PRESENTATION PRINCESS DIANA Diana, Princess of Wales was born on the 1st of July in 1961 and died on the 31st of August in 1997. She was a popular member of the British royal family and an international personality of the late 20th century. She was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, whom she married on the 29th of July in 1981. The wedding, which was held at St. Paul's Cathedral, was televised and watched by a global audience of over 750 million people. Diana and Charles had two sons, Princes William and Harry. EARLY LIFE She was born at Park House, Sandringham in Norfolk, England. Her parents were John Spencer and Frances Burke Roche. She had two older sisters Sarah and Jane and a younger brother Charles. When
1) General facts The UK: * the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was formed in 1801 * it covers 243,610 sq km * everybody from the UK is called British * the capital city is London * is made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland which in turn are divided into counties * the flag is called the Union Jack which is a combination of the flags of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland * the population is about 60,000,000 people, the population density is 242 people/sq km * its coasts are washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, Saint George's Channel, and the Irish Sea. It is linked to France by the Channel Tunnel * the United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy
Overview: The Red dragon is the oldest national flag still in use, it's also associated with Wales for centuries. Why Red Dragon? When Arthur's father had seen a dragon in the sky predicting his son would be a king and that happened. Also Dragon shows Welsh fiery, usually in battle with English. Castles: Most of castles were built by Edward I, but that Caerphilly castle was built by Gilbert "The Red" de Claire. He was "The Red" because he was red-headed noubleman. Caerphilly castle is the largest in Wales. The Chepstow castle is the oldest post-roman castle on hole Britain. Lakes:
Castles and museums Cardiff castle Robert Fitzhamon built Cardiff castle. Cardiff Castle is one of Wales' leading heritage attractions and a site of international significance. During 2000 years of history, the Castle has been a Roman Garrison, a Norman stronghold and in Victorian times was transformed into a gothic fairytale fantasy. St Fagans St Fagans is an area in the west of the city of Cardiff, capital of Wales. To the south lies the village of Michaelston-super-Ely, and to the east the suburb of Fairwater. St Fagans lies on the River Ely, and previously had a railway station on the South Wales Main Line, and currently there is a level crossing. St. Fagans is home to St. Fagans Cricket Club. It is home to St Fagans National History Museum (formerly called the Museum of Welsh Life), St Fagan Castle, St Fagans Old Rectory and St Mary's Church. In 1648, the Battle of St Fagans took place close by.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain Consist of: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales Flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The Union Jack It is home to many kinds of hedgehogs and red foxes. Some interesting and fun facts about the country: The world says, the sun never rises on Britain ( as it is cloudy all the time) There are over 30,000 John Smiths in Britain. Policemen are called Bobbies There are more chickens than humans in England.
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 ...
United Kingdom Kaisa Aadna Lauri Lasner Risto Paalonen Kertu Reinsalu Kaisa Vahtmäe United Kingdom Anthem 1. God save our gracious Queen Long live our noble Queen God save the Queen Send her victorious Happy and glorious Long to reign over us God save the Queen 2. O Lord our God arise Scatter her enemies And make them fall Confound their politics Frustrate their knavish tricks On Thee our hopes we fix God save us all 3. Thy choicest gifts in store On her be pleased to pour Long may she reign May she defend our laws And ever give us cause To sing with heart and voice God save the Queen 4. Not in this land alone But be God's mercies known From shore to shore Lord make the nations see That men should brothers be And form one family...
50 000 BC in a milder Ice Age period Britain became habitable again. People from that time were the ancestors of the modern British. 10 000 BC ige age ended and Britain became inhabited by small groups of hunters who probably followed herds of deer. 5000BC Britain became an island and deer died out. 3000BC the Neolithic people came (probably from Spanish peninsula or even North African coast). They may be the forefathers of the people from Cornwall and Wales. The building of Stonehenge started around that time. 2400BC the 'Beaker' people arrived in Britain. They had better metal working skills and they soon became the leaders of the British society. They started building individual graves. 1300BC the farming society became more important than the henge society. 55BC the Romans arrived. The Celts The Celts arrived from central Europe or further east around 700BC. They were tall and had fair or red hair and blue eyes
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour. Sydney Opera House is the most famous Australian architectural icon. Sydney Opera House is widely regarded as one of the greatest architectural works of the 20th century. The Sydney Opera House became a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 28 June 2007. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon. Planning began in the late 1940s, when Eugene Goossens lobbied for a suitable venue for large theatrical productions
UNITED KINGDOM of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The countries which are constituent of the United Kingdom are ENGLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, SCOTLAND and WALES. NORTHERN IRELAND Northern Ireland is a part of Great Britain. Northern Ireland population in 1998 was 1,688,600. There are five citys in Northern Ireland. The biggest city is Belfast. They are: Armagh Belfast Derry Lisburn Newry ENGLAND TRUDOR ROSE England is the largest and most populous of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. England became a unified state during the 10th century
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
world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles. With a population of about 60.0 million people in mid-2009, it is the third most populous island in the world, after Java and Honsh. Great Britain is surrounded by over 1,000 smaller islands and islets. The island of Ireland lies to its west. Politically, Great Britain may also refer to the island itself together with a number of surrounding islands which comprise the territory of England, Scotland and Wales. All of the island is territory of the sovereign state of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and most of the United Kingdom's territory is in Great Britain. Most of England, Scotland, and Wales are on the island of Great Britain, as are their respective capital cities: London, Edinburgh, and Cardiff. The Kingdom of Great Britain resulted from the political union of the kingdoms of England and Scotland with the Acts of Union 1707 on 1 May 1707 under Queen Anne
The united kingdom · Britain includes all the islands the republic of ireland, northern ireland, scotland, wales and england, which lie off the north-west coast of mainland europe. · Great britain comprises england, wales and scotland. The full name is the united kingdom · Covering 242,500 sq km, britain nearly 500 kmwide and almost 1,000 km long. The climate is tempererate but subject to frequent changes. Wettest areas- north and west, the warmest- south-east. Longest river, the severn, flows for 354 km and the largest lake is lough neagh 388 sq km. Scotland is the most mountainous part and the highest peak ben nevis 1,343 m high
The united kingdom · Britain includes all the islands the republic of ireland, northern ireland, scotland, wales and england, which lie off the north-west coast of mainland europe. · Great britain comprises england, wales and scotland. The full name is the united kingdom · Covering 242,500 sq km, britain nearly 500 kmwide and almost 1,000 km long. The climate is tempererate but subject to frequent changes. Wettest areas- north and west, the warmest- south-east. Longest river, the severn, flows for 354 km and the largest lake is lough neagh 388 sq km. Scotland is the most mountainous part and the highest peak ben nevis 1,343 m high
The United Kingdom Mari-Liis Ojatamm Kärdla Ühisgümnaasium 10b The United Kingdom Scotland Wales England Northern Ireland Scotland Capital: Edinburgh Area 78,387 km2 Languages: English and Scottish Gaelic Population: 5,313,60 National symbols Thistle Tartam Flag Wales Capital: Cardiff Languages: English and Welsh Area: 20,779 km2 Population: 3,063,456 Flag Northern Ireland Capital: Belfast
THEY SPEAK ENGLISH London is the capital of the United Kingdom .The people of the UK are British and they speak English. London is a very big city. Big Ben, the big clock tower, is the symbol of London. There are big red buses called double deckers. People sit upstais and downstairs on these buses. Tourists like them very much. The rose is the symbol of England. Wales is a part of the United Kingdom. Its capital is Cardiff. There are a lot of mountains in Wales, but they are not very high.The daffodil is the symbol of Wales. Scotland is also a part of the United Kingdom. The capital of Scotland is Edingburgh. There are high mountains in Scotland. The man in the picture is wearing a kilt. The thistle is the symbol of Scotland. Ireland is a big island. The people in Ireland speak English, too. The shamrock is the symbol of Ireland.
Elisabeth II became Queen in 1951 at Fourth level the aeg of 25 Fifth level In 1936 her grandfather King George V died King Edward VIII came to the throne, but he gave up the throne becaus of love http://www.royal.gov.uk/HMTheQueen/HMTheQueen.aspx Married to Prince Philip The prince of wales He is the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Click to edit Master text styles Born 14 November 1948 He was christened Charles Philip Arthur George Second level He is Scottich Peerage, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Third level Carrick and Baron Renfrew, Lord of the Isles, and
The Life of Indigenous Australian Children The forced removal of indigenous children happened in every state and territory of Australia. The separation of Aboriginal children started in Victoria and New South Wales as early as 1885 and, in some states, was not stopped until the 1970s. About 85% of Aboriginal families have been affected in some way, either by having children taken away from them or by being forced to make major decisions to avoid having their children taken. Mothers of some Aboriginal children would cover their fair-skinned children with black clay; hide them in trees, behind sand dunes, or in hollow logs. Families were moving constantly, to keep one step ahead of "welfare
DYLAN THOMAS L A U RA R U N T H A L DYLAN THOMAS • Thomas was born in Swansea, Wales in 1914. • He was only one sister Nancy. • At home he spoke English and took Welsh lessons at home. • An undistinguished student, he left school at 16, becoming a journalist for a short time • Was a Welsh poet and writer whose works include the poems. • Thomas has been acknowledged as one of the most important Welsh poets of the 20th century • While living in London, Thomas met Caitlin whom he married in 1937. • Their relationship was defined by alcoholism and
Diana and Charles Wedding took place in St Paul's Cathedral "Fairytale wedding" 750 million people was watching it by a global television Klõpsake juhtslaidi teksti laadide redigeerim The title after Teine tase marriage: Her Royal Neljas tase Kolmas tase Viies tase Highness The Princess of Wales The couple had two sons: William and Harry e juhtslaidi teksti laadide redigeerimiseks Klõpsake juhtslaidi teksti laadide redigeerim tase Teine tase Kolmas tase Kolmas tase Neljas tase Neljas tase Viies tase Viies tase
2. Order the invaders in correct chronological order: Anglo-Saxons, Normans, Romans, Celts. Romans Anglusaxons , Norman 3. How did the Celts influence Britain? Language. Wars. Engand and Scotland eventually became 1 contry 4. How many people approximately speak English? Approximately 600 million 5. Who (which tribes) gave the base of the English language?Germanic tribes- Anglo-Saxons. 6. Describe Wales.- Wales is a mountainous country on the western side of Great Britain. The national game of Wales is Rugby. Flag- Red dragon on a green and white field. They have their own language Cymraeg ( Welsh) . Anthem- Land Of My Fathers. Official animal- Dragon. There used to be a lot of coalmines. 7. What are the symbols of the 4 constituent countries? England- The three national symbols of England are St.George's cross; The red Rose and the Three Lions Crest; The oak is
18. One of Britains great ports which is connected to the sea by rivers 19. South of the Pennines, also knows as the industrial heart of the United Kingdom 20. Agriculture contributes 2 per cent of... Down 1. Type of rainfall, is called the... 2. The main employment activity in the year of 2000. 3. What is mined in South Wales, Midlands, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Northeast England and the Central Valley of Scotland? 4. The people from Scotland are called the... 5. A river that rises in Central Wales and falls into the Bristol Channel, is the.. 8. Britain is split into them, an area with its own local government 9. Northern Ireland is also known as...
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (United Kingdom) • The United Kingdom is an island country located off The North West of Europe • It is composed of four countries: Scotland Northern Ireland England Wales • Queen of The United Kingdom Elizabeth II Symbols • Flag • National animal(s) Lion Bulldog Symbols • National Personification Britannia • Coat of Arms Symbols • Anthem „God Save the Queen“ "Queen" is replaced with "King" in the lyrics whenever the monarch is male England • Capital is London • Population about 53 million • Territory covers 130 439 km2 England Scotland • Capital is Edinburgh • Population about 5 million
Tallinn English College Topic Great Britain 2007 1. Introduction The official name of Great Britain is `the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (or short United Kingdom)' The population is about 60.4 million. The capital is London. Other biggest cities include Birmingham, Bristol, Portsmouth, Glasgow and Swansea. English is the main language of Great Britain, but Welsh is officially recognized in Wales and Gaelic in Scotland. 2. Geographical position The British Isles is the geographical term for a group of about 5000 islands off the coast of mainland Europe. The largest island is Great Britain, which is also the largest island in Europe. It consists of England, Wales and Scotland. The next largest island is Ireland, which is made up of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. Britain and Northern Island together form the United Kingdom. When referring to Britain or Great
so there are no extreme weather conditions Much of the land in England is low lying. forming meadows and pastures Upland areas are generally confined to northern England The Pennines are a range of mountains and hills in Northern England The Midlands' largest city is Burmingan.. It is one of England’s principal industrial and commercial areas. The highest point of the UK is Ben Nevis which is located in Scotland and the longest river in the UK is the Severn which begins in Wales. Scotland and Wales are the most mountainous parts of the UK. Other major river is the Thames, which flows through Oxford and London. Northern Ireland is also home to the UK's largest lake, Lough Neagh, The Giant's Causeway is also located in the Nothern Ireland. I think people in the UK complain too much about the weather. They don't really have extreme weather conditions and the temperature doesn't fluctuate much. I think it is
How people are spread out across the country. What does population density tell us? How crowded places are. Densely populated means that places are crowded, have a high population density. Sparsely populated means that places have few people, have a low population density. The average population density in Britain is 247 inhabitants per square kilometre., which is well above the European Union average of about 114 per sq km. England has 383 people per sq km, Scotland has 65, Wales 142 and Northern Ireland 125. 3. Towns. Most people in Britain live in towns or cities (92%) that is most of the population is urban. Population of the main urban areas in 2001: London 7,172,091 Edinburgh 430,082 Belfast 276,459 Birmingham 970,892 Manchester 394,269 Glasgow 629,501 Cardiff 292,150 The highest densities are to be found in conurbations, which are groups of once separate
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Australian Day , 16 January (1788) MONEY: basic unit Australian dollar NATIONAL SYMBOLS: Kangaroo and Emu NATIONAL ANTHEM: "Waltzing Matilda" Captain James Cook discovered Australia in 1770. He was sent to discover the huge land that many people believed was south of the equator. He landed south of present day Sydney in New South Wales. He claimed this part of the land for the King of England. In 1851 gold was discovered about 300 km west of Sydney. People rushed to the gold fields to find their fortunes. This attracted robbers called bushrangers. The Aborigines are the Australian natives that had been living there for thousands of years before the first Europeans came to Australia in the 1600s.
Princess Diana Diana Frances Spencer was born on July 1, 1961 at Park House, Sandringham, Norfolk, England, UK. She was a member of the British royal family and the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales. Diana was first educated at Silfield School, then at Riddlesworth Hall in Norfolk, and at West Heath Girls' School . Diana reportedly excelled in swimming and diving, and wanted to be a professional ballerina. From the mid-1980s, the Princess of Wales became increasingly connected with charities. (As Princess of Wales she was expected to visit
and at weekends in winter. HISTORY OF SANDRINGHAM'S HOUSE Although a Royal residence for only 150 years, Sandringham abounds in history. It has seen the deaths of two monarchs; suffered its share of wartime tragedy; and been the venue for the first ever Christmas Broadcast. The story began in 1862. Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, was looking for a country home for his eldest son, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, before his twentieth birthday. The idea was to find a healthy retreat for his young son, away from the distractions of the city. Before a decision had been reached, the Prince Consort died suddenly of typhoid in December 1861. It was left up to his eldest son to conclude the house-hunt. After paying a visit to Sandringham on 3 February 1862, the Prince of Wales was impressed enough to have decided by the end of the day that he wanted to buy the house. For the house and furnishings, the
Klass Harmi Põhikool. Sisukord 1. Sisukord 2. Sissejuhatus Suurbritanniasse 13. Valitsus 3. Sümboolika 14. Turism 4. Rahvastik 4.1 Rahvused 15. Tuntumad linnad 4.2 Religioonid 5. Geograafiline asend 16. Piirkonnad 6. Maastik 16.1 Inglismaa 7. Veekogud 16.2 Sotimaa 8. Mäed/mäestikud 9. Saared 16.3 Wales 10. Kliima 16.4 PõhjaIirimaa 11. Kliima 11. Majandus 17. Kasutatud 11.1 Tööstus Kirjandus 11.2 Põllumajandus/Kalandus 11.3 Energeetika Suurbritannia Ametlik nimi: Suurbritannia ja PõhjaIirimaa ühendkuningriik Koosneb neljast riigist: Inglismaa, Sotimaa, Wales ja PõhjaIirimaa Pindala: 244 088 km² Rahvaarv: 62 041 700 Pealinn: London Peamised keeled: Inglise Rahaühik: Naelsterling
The United Kingdom The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and North Ireland and it is situated in the Atlantic Ocean near the mainland of Europe. The population of the UK is 58.6 million and area is 244,110 sq km. Britain has a temperate humid climate. Its characteristic features are mild winters, warm summer, no temperature extremes, abundant rain all year round and frequent changes of weather. The mild climate is partly due to the warm Gulf Stream and partly to the south westerly winds. Occasional winds from the east in winter may
Introduction I chose Princess Diana, because I wanted to know about her and I like the British royal family and she was a part of the family, too. She is dead and if somebody reads it, he or she can learn about her and will know what she was like. The purpose of the work is to introduce Diana and get to know her better. Diana Facts about Diana Main Facts Her full name is Diana Frances Spencer and she was the Princess of Wales. Diana was called people's Princess. She was born on 1. July 1961 in Park house, Sandringham, Norfolk. She was born at the same place as her mother. She was married to Charles, Prince of Wales in 1981 and divorced in 1996. She died in car a accident on 31. August 1997 when she was only 36 years old. She is buried at Althorp, Northamptonshire. Family Her mother's full name is Frances Ruth Shand Kydd (1936 - 2004) and father's full name is Edward John Spencer (1924 1992)
3. The Scots are proud of their national costume. 4. There are heather moors, moutains and lochs in Scotland. 5. Do you belive that there is a monster in Loch Ness? 6. We saw many sheeps on the hillside. 7. An indrustial centre. 2) Make sentences 1. LAKE / POND long/big/sweet/deep/high A lake is deeper than a pond. 2. MOUNTAIN/HILL A mountain is higher than a hill. 3. SCOTLAND/WALES Scotland is bigger than Wales. 4. NOVEL/SHORT STORY A novel is longer than a short story 3) Reported speech Said to -› told ,,I,, -› II II -› had+ III 4) Reading
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