The United Kingdom has a total area of approximately 94,000 square miles. It consists mainly of lowland terrain but has mountainous regions in the north, including the Cumbrian Mountains and limestone hills. The largest body of water is Lough Neagh. English is the main language spoken and most people practice Anglicanism. The three major political parties are Labour, Conservative, and Liberal Democrats. Soccer is the primary sport. Traditions include opening presents on Boxing Day instead of Christmas and celebrating the Imbolc Fire Festival in February. The British Army has traditionally been an ally of other countries in conflicts. Famous landmarks are also present in the UK.
2. Physical Characteristics
The total area of the United Kingdom is
approximately 94,000 sq. miles
The Lough Neagh is the largest body of water in
the UK
Consists of lowland terrain, with mountainous
terrain in the north, includes the Cumbrian Mts.
and limestone hills
3. Cultural Characteristics
Main language spoken in the U.K. is English
The majority of the people that live in the U.K.
practice the Anglican religion
The three major political groups are the Labour
party, Conservative party, and Liberal
Democrats
The main sport in the U.K. is futbol or soccer
4. Customs and Tradition
In The United Kindom presents are opened on
Boxing Day which is the 26 th instead of
Christmas
A festival is held called the Imbolc Fire Festival
which commemorates the beginning of spring
The United Kingdoms Army has traditionally
been our ally in past conflicts
