2. GeographyThe Great Britain, also known UK,It is an island
situated to the north-westofEurope. It is the ninth largestIsland
in the world and the largestEuropean island.In UK consists of 4
differentcountry:EnglandWalesScotlandNorthen IrelandThe population
of UK is 59 million.It is 500km wide and1000 km long.
3. Big BenBig Ben is thenickname for thegreatbell of the clock
atthePalace ofWestminsterin London.The towerwascompletedin 10
April1858.Big Ben is the third-tallestfree-standing clock
tower.
4. Political SystemThe constitution of theUnited Kindomis a
parliamentaryrepublicmonarchy.The legislative power is exercisedby
the Parliament,consisting oftwo champers,the House of LordsandHouse
of Commons.
5. ReligionIn the 2001 census 71.6% of all respondents
indicatedthan they were Christians.The next largest faiths :Islam (
2.8 %)Hinduism (1.0 % )Sikhism (0.6 % )Judaism (0.5 % )Buddihism (
0.3 % )other religions (0.3% )15 % of respondentsstatedthat they
hadNO religion.