Великобритания
презентация к уроку по английскому языку (9 класс) на тему

Слайд 1

The United kingdom of great britain and Nortern ireland

Слайд 2

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Shorter names: The United Kingdom The UK It is often called: Britain Geographical name: the British Isles The poetic name: Albion

Слайд 3

Capital London

Слайд 4

Area 244 000 sq km Population: 59 million

Слайд 5

Nationality Nationality: Britons Ethnic / cultural groups

Слайд 6

Major cities Birmingham; Glasgow; Liverpool; Manchester; Leeds; Edinburgh; Sheffield; Belfast; Newcastle

Слайд 7

Highest Mountain Ben Nevis 1,343 meters

Слайд 8

The Longest River Severn 354 km

Слайд 9

The Largest Lake Lough Neagh 382 sq km (in Northern Ireland)

Слайд 10

Flag Union Jack Union Jack is a combination of 3 flags: Flag of England; Flag of Scotland; Flag of Ireland.

Слайд 11

The State Emblem The State Emblem shows the union of its 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The emblem was introduced in 1603. The 2 emblems of English lions symbolize the leading role of England in this union. Below the emblem there are floral symbols of the four parts of the country

Слайд 12

Historic Parts England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland Football team of each part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland wears the uniform of their own colour. colours

Слайд 13

Scotland It is situated in the north o f British Isles. Capital: Edinburgh.

Слайд 14

Wales Flag of Wales Capital: Cardiff

Слайд 15

Northern Ireland Capital: Belfast

Слайд 16

Floral symbol of England Red Rose was the symbol of the Lancastrians and the symbol of Yorkists White Rose was. When the Lancastrians won the war, which lasted 30 years (1455 - 1485), their arms of the Red Rose became the symbol of the whole England.

Слайд 17

The Scottish Floral Symbol Scandinavians planned to attack a Scottish village. Late at night they came in their bare feet so as not to awaken the Scottish warriors. But the thorns of the thistle hurt their bare feet. Their Howls of pain pierced the silence and the Scots awoke To fight the enemy. Thistle

Слайд 18

Leek is a Welsh Symbol Patron Saint of Wales, David, ate only leeks and bread. The leek became the symbol of Wales. St. David The 1 st of March is a St. David’s day !!!

Слайд 19

The floral symbol of Northern Ireland Shamrock This plant helped St. Patrick explain to the people of his country what the Holy Trinity is. The 17 th of March is a Patrick’s Day

Слайд 20

THE END