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UK The United Kingdome of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Great Britain England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Independent Irish Republic

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Page 1: Great Britain England Scotland Wales  Northern Ireland Independent Irish Republic

UKThe United Kingdome of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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The UK includes:

Great Britain• England• Scotland• Wales

Northern Ireland• Independent Irish

Republic

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UK Population more than 56 million people

the English

the Scotst

he Welsh

the Irish

4 main nationalities

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The ClimateThe climate of Great Britain is mild. It is never too hot in summer and never to cold in winter. It often rains in Great Britain. It is foggy in autumn and winter. Rivers do not freeze in winter.

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The SurfaceThe surface of

England and Ireland is flat.

Scotland and Wales are mountainous.

Ben Nevis, Scotland - 1,343 metres

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Culture

British Museum

Christ Church CollegeOxford University

Glasgow University

Cambridge University

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The UK is a PARLIAMENTARY MONARCHY.

The Parliament

The House of Lords

not elected / permanent

The House of Commons

elected every 5 years

The Prime Minister is the head of the government.

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QuizThe highest mountain in the UK.Elected part of the British Parliament is…The main rivers of the country are…The climate of GB is…The main nationalities of GB are…Permanent part of the Parliament is…The UK includes…