3. Maturitní téma - United Kingdom
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UNITED KINGDOM
Official name: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Capital city: London
Geographic position: UK is situated in the northwestern Europe. It is an island and it lies in the Atlantic Ocean.
Area: UK occupies the area of 250 000 sq. km.
Subdivision: UK is subdivided into 4 countries:
England -> London
Scotland -> Edinburgh
Wales -> Cardiff
Northern Ireland -> Bellfash
Population: UK has 60 million inhabitants. There are many imigrants, like people from Pakistan, Honkong, Africa, Banglades and Caribbean region.
Symbols:
flag - The flag is consist of 3 crosses: 2 red and blue. The red colour symbolizes Kingdom of England
and it´s a cross of st. Patric, the blue colour symbolizes Kingdom of Scotland and it´s a cross of st. Ondřej.anthem - God Save the Queen/King
currency - pound
political system
other...
Political system:
= constitutional monarchy
monarch (king/queen)
now it´s Elizabeth II.
representative and ceremonial role
chief commander of the army
head of the Anglican Church and the Commonwealth
he/she inherits the title
government
head of the government is the Prime minister, now it´s David Cameron
parliament - is subdivided into 2 chambers
House of Lords
representative of the church
they inherit the seat
peers
House of Commons
they are elected by British people for 4 years
political parties
the Conservative party
the Labour party
the Liberals
Religion:
Anglican Church
Northern Ireland - catholic
Because Britain is a cosmopolitan multiculture country, there is other religions, specialy: islam
International organization: Britain is a member of many organization, it´s for instance: NATO, UN, Commonvwealth, WTO, G8, EU...
Economy, industries and agriculture:
production of iron and steel
shipbuilding and heavy engineering
mineral resources: coal, oil and natural gas
clothes, electronics, food and chemical industries
Climate:
west coast - high rainfall (due to winds blowing from the ocean)
east coast - unlike the west coast is drier
Places of interest:
Liverpool
It is one of the largest cities in England, founded in the 12th century. It is an important seaport. Liverpool is the city of famous group The Beatles and horse racing - Steplechase.
Edinburgh
It is the capital of Scotland and the industrial and cultural center in which is annually held festival
of music and drama. The oldest building is a castle built in the 12th century. The castle is linked
from the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. It's official Scottish residence of the British monarch. Other symbols of Edinburgh are: St. Gila Princes Street and the famous monument dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, who was born there.