MAIN POINTS OF OUR DISCUSSION GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT FOREIGN RELATIONS & ARMED FORCES FOREIGN RELATIONS & ARMED FORCES LAW & CRIMINAL JUSTICE LAW & CRIMINAL JUSTICE GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY DEMOGRAPHY DEMOGRAPHY ECONOMY ECONOMY EDUCATION EDUCATION TRANSPORT TRANSPORT HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE SPORT SPORT CULTURE CULTURE

GOVERNMENT & POLITICS The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II. constitutional monarchy Queen Elizabeth II constitutional monarchy Queen Elizabeth II The UK has a parliamentary government. The Parliament of the United Kingdom has two houses: an elected House of Commons and an appointed House of Lords. The position of Prime Minister, the UK's head of government, belongs to the Member of Parliament GORDON BROWN. The UK has a parliamentary government. The Parliament of the United Kingdom has two houses: an elected House of Commons and an appointed House of Lords. The position of Prime Minister, the UK's head of government, belongs to the Member of Parliament GORDON BROWN.parliamentary governmentHouse of Commons House of Lords Prime Ministerhead of governmentparliamentary governmentHouse of Commons House of Lords Prime Ministerhead of government

FOREIGN RELATIONS & ARMED FORCES The United Kingdom is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, a member of the G8 and NATO, and a member state of the European Union. The UK has a "Special Relationship" with the United States. The United Kingdom is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, a member of the G8 and NATO, and a member state of the European Union. The UK has a "Special Relationship" with the United States. United Nations Security CouncilG8NATO European UnionSpecial Relationship United States United Nations Security CouncilG8NATO European UnionSpecial Relationship United States The commander-in-chief is the monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The commander-in-chief is the monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.commander-in-chiefQueen Elizabeth IIcommander-in-chiefQueen Elizabeth II The Army, Navy and Air Force are collectively known as the British Armed Forces (or Her Majesty's Armed Forces). The Army, Navy and Air Force are collectively known as the British Armed Forces (or Her Majesty's Armed Forces).ArmyNavyAir ForceArmyNavyAir Force The United Kingdom is one of the five recognised countries possessing nuclear weapons. The United Kingdom is one of the five recognised countries possessing nuclear weapons.five recognised countriesfive recognised countries

LAW & CRIMINAL JUSTICE The United Kingdom does not have a single legal system. The United Kingdom does not have a single legal system. Today the UK has three distinct systems of law: English law, Northern Ireland law and Scots law. Today the UK has three distinct systems of law: English law, Northern Ireland law and Scots law.systems of law English lawNorthern Ireland lawScots lawsystems of law English lawNorthern Ireland lawScots law The Royal Courts of Justice of England and Wales.Royal Courts of Justice England and Wales The High Court of Justiciary - the supreme criminal court of Scotland.High Court of Justiciarysupremecriminal courtScotland

GEOGRAPHY The total area of the United Kingdom is approximately 245,000 km. The total area of the United Kingdom is approximately 245,000 km. It lies between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, coming within 35 kilometres (22 mi) of the northwest coast of France, from which it is separated by the English Channel. It lies between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, coming within 35 kilometres (22 mi) of the northwest coast of France, from which it is separated by the English Channel.English ChannelEnglish Channel The United Kingdom has a temperate climate, with plentiful rainfall all year round. The United Kingdom has a temperate climate, with plentiful rainfall all year round. climate The prevailing wind is from the southwest, bearing frequent spells of mild and wet weather from the Atlantic Ocean. The prevailing wind is from the southwest, bearing frequent spells of mild and wet weather from the Atlantic Ocean. Atlantic currents, warmed by the Gulf Stream, bring mild winters, especially in the west, where winters are wet, especially over high ground. Summers are warmest in the south east of England. Atlantic currents, warmed by the Gulf Stream, bring mild winters, especially in the west, where winters are wet, especially over high ground. Summers are warmest in the south east of England.Gulf StreamGulf Stream Ben NevisBen Nevis, in Scotland's Grampian Mountains, is the highest point in the British IslesGrampian Mountains British Isles

DEMOGPAPHY By mid-2007, the total population was estimated to have grown to 60,975,000. Current population growth is mainly due to net immigration but a rising birth rate and increasing life expectancy have also contributed. England's population by mid-2007 was estimated to be 51.1 million. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world with 383 people resident per square kilometre. By mid-2007, the total population was estimated to have grown to 60,975,000. Current population growth is mainly due to net immigration but a rising birth rate and increasing life expectancy have also contributed. England's population by mid-2007 was estimated to be 51.1 million. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world with 383 people resident per square kilometre.immigrationbirth rateimmigrationbirth rate Ethnic groups (2001): Ethnic groups (2001): Ethnic groups2001 Ethnic groups % White, 4.0% South Asian, 2.0% Black, 1.2% Mixed Race, 0.80% East Asian and Other. 92.1% White, 4.0% South Asian, 2.0% Black, 1.2% Mixed Race, 0.80% East Asian and Other.WhiteSouth AsianBlack Mixed RaceEast AsianOtherWhiteSouth AsianBlack Mixed RaceEast AsianOther

ECONOMY The United Kingdom is today the fifth largest economy in the world and the second largest in Europe after Germany. The currency of the UK is the pound sterling, represented by the symbol £. The Bank of England is the central bank. Tourism is very important to the British economy. With over 27 million tourists arriving in 2004, the United Kingdom is ranked as the sixth major tourist destination in the world. London is Europe's largest financial centre and one of the world's three largest financial centres alongside New York and Tokyo. The United Kingdom is today the fifth largest economy in the world and the second largest in Europe after Germany. The currency of the UK is the pound sterling, represented by the symbol £. The Bank of England is the central bank. Tourism is very important to the British economy. With over 27 million tourists arriving in 2004, the United Kingdom is ranked as the sixth major tourist destination in the world. London is Europe's largest financial centre and one of the world's three largest financial centres alongside New York and Tokyo.Germanypound sterling£ Bank of Englandcentral bankTourismNew York TokyoGermanypound sterling£ Bank of Englandcentral bankTourismNew York Tokyo The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom.Bank of England central bankBank of England central bank London is Europe's largest financial centre and one of the world's three largest financial centres alongside New York and Tokyo.New YorkTokyo The Bank of England; the central bank of the United Kingdom.Bank of Englandcentral bank

EDUCATION Education is mandatory from ages five to sixteen. The majority of children are educated in state- sector schools, only a small proportion attends private schools. Education is mandatory from ages five to sixteen. The majority of children are educated in state- sector schools, only a small proportion attends private schools. private schools private schools England has some of the top universities in the world; University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, and University of London. England has some of the top universities in the world; University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, and University of London.University of CambridgeUniversity of OxfordUniversity of LondonUniversity of CambridgeUniversity of OxfordUniversity of London King's CollegeKing's College, part of the University of CambridgeUniversity of Cambridge Christ ChurchChrist Church, part of the University of OxfordUniversity of Oxford

TRANSPORT Across the UK, there is a radial road network of 46,904 kilometres. Across the UK, there is a radial road network of 46,904 kilometres. London Heathrow Airport, located 15 miles (24 km) west of the capital, is the UK's busiest airport and has the most international passenger traffic of any airport in the world. London Heathrow Airport, located 15 miles (24 km) west of the capital, is the UK's busiest airport and has the most international passenger traffic of any airport in the world. London Heathrow Airport London Heathrow Airport Heathrow Terminal 5Heathrow Terminal 5. London Heathrow Airport has the most international passenger traffic of any airport in the world.London Heathrow Airportmost international passenger traffic The Forth Railway Bridge, Scotland, is an iconic feature of the rail network.Forth Railway Bridgerail network

HEALTHCARE Healthcare in England is mainly provided by the National Health Service. Healthcare in England is mainly provided by the National Health Service. Healthcare in England National Health Service Healthcare in England National Health Service A much smaller private medical system also exists. A much smaller private medical system also exists. Healthcare in the United Kingdom is a devolved matter and England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have separate systems with different policies and priorities Healthcare in the United Kingdom is a devolved matter and England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have separate systems with different policies and priorities Healthcare in the United Kingdomdevolved matter Healthcare in the United Kingdomdevolved matter Norfolk and Norwich University HospitalNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital - a modern NHS hospital.NHS The Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital is a specialist children's hospital, part of NHS Scotland.Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital children's hospitalNHS Scotland

SPORT Major sports including association football, rugby football, cricket, tennis and golf originated in the United Kingdom. A 2006 poll found that football is the most popular sport in the United Kingdom. Major sports including association football, rugby football, cricket, tennis and golf originated in the United Kingdom. A 2006 poll found that football is the most popular sport in the United Kingdom.sports association football rugby footballcricket tennisgolfsport in the United Kingdomsports association football rugby footballcricket tennisgolfsport in the United Kingdom England's new Wembley Stadium. It is the most expensive stadium ever builtWembley Stadium Hampden ParkHampden Park, Glasgow - Scotland's national football stadium.Glasgow Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, national stadium of WalesMillennium Stadium

CULTURE The culture of the United Kingdom British cultureis informed by the UK's history as a developed island country, monarchy, imperial power and, particularly, as a political union of four countries, which each have their own preserved and distinctive heritage, customs and symbolism. The culture of the United Kingdom British cultureis informed by the UK's history as a developed island country, monarchy, imperial power and, particularly, as a political union of four countries, which each have their own preserved and distinctive heritage, customs and symbolism.culture of the United KingdomUK's historydeveloped island country monarchyimperial powerpolitical unionculture of the United KingdomUK's historydeveloped island country monarchyimperial powerpolitical union

MEDIA There are five major nationwide television channels in the UK: BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4 and Five. There are five major nationwide television channels in the UK: BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4 and Five.BBC OneBBC TwoITVChannel 4FiveBBC OneBBC TwoITVChannel 4Five The BBC is the UK's publicly funded radio, television and internet broadcasting corporation, and is the oldest and largest broadcaster in the world. It operates several television channels and radio stations in both the UK and abroad. The BBC is the UK's publicly funded radio, television and internet broadcasting corporation, and is the oldest and largest broadcaster in the world. It operates several television channels and radio stations in both the UK and abroad.BBCradiotelevision internettelevision channelsradioBBCradiotelevision internettelevision channelsradio BBC Television CentreBBC Television Centre. The BBC is the largest and oldest broadcaster in the world. The Channel 4 building.

QUIZ What kind of state is the UK? What kind of state is the UK? Who is the head of state? Who is the head of state? What does Parliament consist of? What does Parliament consist of? What is the name of Prime Minister? What is the name of Prime Minister? Who is the Commander-in-chief? Who is the Commander-in-chief? What is the other name of the British Armed Forces? What is the other name of the British Armed Forces? Does the UK possess nuclear weapons? Does the UK possess nuclear weapons? Has the UK a single legal system? Has the UK a single legal system? What is the total area in GB? What is the total area in GB?

QUIZ What is the highest peak in GB? What is the highest peak in GB? The UK is not one of the densely populated countries in the world, is it? The UK is not one of the densely populated countries in the world, is it? What is the largest financial centre of Europe? What is the largest financial centre of Europe? What is the central bank in the UK? What is the central bank in the UK? What famous universities & colleges do you know? What famous universities & colleges do you know? What is the UKs busiest airport? What is the UKs busiest airport?

QUIZ What are major sports in GB? What is the most famous? What are major sports in GB? What is the most famous? What famous English writers and poets do you know? What famous English writers and poets do you know? What English TV Channels do you know? What English TV Channels do you know? What is the most famous radio, television & internet broadcasting corporation? What is the most famous radio, television & internet broadcasting corporation? Is Healthcare in England mainly provided by the National Health Service Is Healthcare in England mainly provided by the National Health Service

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