Teacher

6th Grade A

María Ana de la Calle School

(El Coronil)1

Map of the U.K.

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United Kingdom is a country in the north-western of Europe. It

includes four countries: Scotland, Wales, England and Northern

Ireland

The Flag of the U.K.

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The flag of the UK is known as the Union Jack. It has got two red

crosses edged in white. The field is blue.

CAPITAL CITY of the UK

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The capital city of the UK is

LONDON.

London is also the capital city of

England.

The river Thames is in London

London has got 3 airports and the

oldest underground in the world.

The population of London is 8.5

millions of inhabitants

Big Ben, London Bridge and theHouses of Parliament (London)

Major Cities of the UK

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Some of the major cities of

the UK are:

London (capital of England)

Cardiff (capital of Wales)

Belfast (Capital of Northern

Ireland)

Edinburgh (capital of

Scotland)

Other major cities are

Liverpool, Manchester

and Oxford or Cambridge

in England.

Languages The official language of the United Kingdom is

ENGLISH. It is one of the most important languages in the world.

In the UK people also speak the Welsh (in Wales) and the Scottish Gaelic (in Scotland)

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Religions

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CHRISTIANITY is the

largest religion by number

of adherents. It is practiced

in the form of

Anglicanism in England

and in the form of

Protestantism in

Scotland.

Minority groups practice

Hinduism, Islam,

Buddhism or Jewish.

UK Currency The UK currency is the pound sterling. UK is in

Europe but its currency is not the Euro.

1 pound = 1,39 euros

In the coins and notes appear the image of the Queenof England, Elezabeth II

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Monuments and Landmarks BUCKINGHAM PALACE in London. It is the official

residence of the Queen.

THE STONEHENGE in the county of Wiltshire. A prehistoric monument.

THE LONDON EYE in London. It is a a ferris wheel

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Monuments and Landmarks THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER, known also as the

Houses of Parliament. It is also in London.

THE BIG BEN. It is the name of the clock and the bell of the tower

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Traditions and Festivities Some popular days are:

-17th March – Saint Patrick’s Day (Patron Saint of Ireland)

-23rd April – Saint George’s Day (Patron Saint of England)

5th November - Bonfire Night

1st April – April’s Fool Day

26th December – Boxing Day

Christmas, Easter and Halloween are very popular too.

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Typical Food Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. It is a typical

Sunday lunch

Fish and Chips. This is England's traditional take-away food.

English breakfast. Eggs, bacon, sausages, fried bread, mushrooms, baked beans.

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FAREWELL

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BIBLIOGRAPHY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom

http://projectbritain.com/

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