The United Kingdom

Slide 1: THE UNITED KINGDOM

Slide 2: The United Kingdom is located off the northwestern coast of Europe and it is surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean , the North Sea , the English Channel and the Irish Sea.

Slide 4: The Eurotunnel The United Kingdom is joined to the continent through the Channel Tunnel or the Eurotunnel. This underwater construction joins the cities of Dover in England and Calais in France.

Slide 7: The United Kingdom is a union of four constituent countries.

Slide 8: 1. England Its capital is the city of London

Slide 9: 2. Wales Its capital is the city of Cardiff

Slide 10: 3. Northern Ireland Its capital is the city of Belfast

Slide 11: 4. Scotland Its capital is the city of Edinburgh

Slide 12: Government The United Kingdom is a parliamentary democracy with its seat of government in London, the capital. It is a constitutional monarchy with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state.

Slide 14: Buckingham Palace It serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty

Slide 15: The National Symbols The flag The Royal Coat of Arms