Great Britain In pictures
Regional division
The U.K. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Four countries: -England -Wales -Scotland -Northern Ireland Every part has own emblem, flag, capital
Flag of Northern Ireland
Flag of Scotland
Flag of Wales
Flag of England
Emblem of Northern Ireland
Emblem of Scotland
Emblem of Wales
Emblem of England
The capitals of countries are: Northern Ireland-Belfast Scotland-Edinburgh Wales-Cardiff England-London
Rivers The longest rivers are Severn and Thames The longest rivers are Severn and Thames
Mountains Tle highest mountains with the highest mountain Ben Nevis are The Highlands of Scotland Tle highest mountains with the highest mountain Ben Nevis are The Highlands of Scotland
Population More than 60 million More than 60 million Main ethnic groups – English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh and other minority groups Main ethnic groups – English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh and other minority groups Languages – main language is English, other languages are Welsh, Scottish and Irish Gaelic Languages – main language is English, other languages are Welsh, Scottish and Irish Gaelic The largest cities are London, Bristol, Birmigham, Cantebury, Exeter, Leicester, Manchester, Leeds, Edingurg and Glasgow The largest cities are London, Bristol, Birmigham, Cantebury, Exeter, Leicester, Manchester, Leeds, Edingurg and Glasgow
London – the city of traditions and exciting places Red double-deckers – traditionaly means of transport Red double-deckers – traditionaly means of transport
The Houses of Parliament Fascinating neo-gothic architecture
Big Ben – Symbol of London
St. Paul´s Cathedral – One of the largest cathedrals in the world
The Tower Bridge – beautiful monument above Thames
Trafalgar Square – victory of admiral Nelson
The British Museum – The largest museum in the world
Buckingham Palace – The Queen´s residence
Piccadilly Circus – One of the most famous shopping centres
Royal Albert Hall – Place for the best musicians
I hope you like London I hope you like London Thank´s