The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is located in northwestern Europe between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. The UK has a population of over 60 million and its capital and largest city is London. The UK has a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary government. It has mountains like Ben Nevis and Snowdon and rivers like the Severn and Thames. The climate is mild due to the influence of the Gulf Stream.

1. The United Kingdom - basic facts
Spojené králoství– základní údaje

2. The United Kingdom - basic facts
 Location
 Area and population
 Mountains, peaks, rivers, lakes
 Weather
 System of government
 Parts of UK and their capitals

3. UK – basic facts
The United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland
Great Britain + Northern Ireland
England + Scotland + Wales
UK – basic facts
The United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland
Great Britain + Northern Ireland
England + Scotland + Wales
UK – basic facts
The United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland
Great Britain + Northern Ireland
England + Scotland + Wales

5. UK – basic facts
Location - north - west off Europe separated
from the continental Europe by the North Sea and
the English Channel.
The country is formed by two main islands and
about 5,000 smaller islands (Hebrides, Orkney
Islands, Shetland Islands, Isle of Man, Isle of
Wight…).
Area - 245 thousand square kilometres
Population – more than 60 million people

6. UK – mountains
 The Scottish Highlands (Scotland)
 The highest peak is Ben Nevis (1,344 m)
 The Cambrian Mountains (Wales)
 The highest peak is Snowdon (1,085 m)

7. UK – rivers
The River Severn – it flows through both
Wales and England
• The longest river (354 km)
 The River Thames – in southern England
• The second longest river (346 km)

8. The River SevernThe River Thames

9. UK - climate
 Variable, bur moderate climate
 Influenced by the Gulf Stream
 Mild winters
 Not very hot summers
 Rain all year round

10. UK – system of government
The UK is a
constitutional
monarchy.
The head of state is
The Queen
Elizabeth II.
The head of
government:
Prime Minister

11. Parts of UK – England
Situated in southern part of Great Britain.
The largest and most populous part of the
country.
Much of England consists of rolling hills.
The capital city of England is London.

13. Parts of UK – Scotland
Situated in the north of Great Britain.
Beautiful landscape of moors and hills.
The land of many special traditions.
(bagpipes, kilts, Scotch whiskey)
The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.
The largest city of Scotland is Glasgow.

15. Parts of UK – Wales
Situated in the western part of Great Britain
It is a country of green forests and medieval
villages.
The capital city of Wales is Cardiff.

17. Parts of UK – Northern Ireland
 Situated in the northeast of the island Ireland.
 Known for the constant conflict between
Protestants and Catholics.
 The capital city of Northern Ireland is Belfast.

19. How to get to UK
 by plane
(the largest airport – Heathrow- London)
 by ferry
( from Calais – France to Dover-England)
 by Channel tunnel
(Eurotunnel)

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