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THE UNITED KINGDOM, Four-fifths of the country is rural, relying on…
THE UNITED KINGDOM
Feudalism began its slow decline with the effects of the Magna Carta a important document signed by King
John I in 1215 which limited the powers of the sovereign in favour of the barons.
These protections, which helpened from the basist of British human riht law.
WALES
It is mainly a hilly country with three major mountain systems, The Cambrian Mountains which run from northeast to southwest occupy most of the central part of Wales and are drained by the river Severn.
Wales occupies the western part of Britain, bordered by the sea on three sides, and by England to the east.
Of all sporting activities,
walking is by far the most popular in Britain
or more adventurous disciplines such as rock climbing, canoeing, rafting,of the inland lakes there are numerous opportunities for swimming, sailing and windsurfing.
international sports, including most ball games
As the old joke such as rugby, football (soccer) the most passionately supported, cricket and tennis.
AN ISLAND COUNTRY
ENGLAND
is the largest country - it has the largest population and occupies more than half of Britain's geographical area. It is separated from France by the English Channel.
England is divided into administrative units, or counties, such as Devon, Kent, Norfolk
in the northwest, the Lake District offers a spectacular cluster of hills and mountains, together with valleys and lakes,
NORTHERN IRELAND
Northern Ireland occupies the northeastern corner of Ireland and presents a diverse terrain of steep coastline, hills and mountains like the Mourne Mountains and lakes like Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the British Isles.
Great Britain offers constant variations in the natural environment: is rich in lakes and rivers, the longest of which is the Severn.Much of the north and west of Britain is covered by mountain ridges separated by deep valleys
the United Kingdom is a state in Western Europe with a population of about 68 million inhabitants.
is made up of 4 states:
-England (with capital London).
-Scotland (with capital Edinburgh).
-Wales (with capital Cardiff)
-and Northern Ireland (with capital Belfast).
one of the defining features of the British society is the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion granted to all citizens. Christianity is the dominant religion.
The most popular drink is beer but the demand for table wine is increasing. The standard food was fish and chips.
Stone Age man migrated to Britain across the land bridge which then joined
Britain to the European mainland.
Julius Caesar’s arrival in Britain dateds back to 55 bc. in AD 410 left the island un defended against the invasions the Angles.
Four-fifths of the country is rural,
relying on agriculture and tourism.
Scotland comprises the northern part of Great Britain and is bordered by the North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and England, from which it is separated by the Cheviot Hills.
Scotland consists of a mainland area plus several island groups
Three main geographical and geological areas make up the mainland: from north to south, the generally mountainous Highlands the low-lying Central Belt and the hilly Southern Uplands.
The majority of the Scottish population resides in the Central Belt, centre and capital of Edinburgh.
England is rich in lakes and rivers. The longest British river is the Severn. The most famous of the English rivers is the Thames, which meanders through London dividing it into north and south.
The country has a sparse and scattered' population and is largely rural, the biggest population concentration residing in the capital city, Belfast.
Wales has its own Parliament, the National Assembly, officially opened by the Queen in 1999.
With Brexit the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland has become the only land border between the UK and the EU.
This is having a great impact on many aspects of economy and society.
has a history of religious conflict between Protestants and Catholics but religious tolerance is now general.
RELIGION
SPORT
recent development is the growing number of vegetarian restaurants, especially in the larger towns.
FOOD
GREAT BRITAIN, GREAT HISTORY
First peoples developed separately, living undisturbed on hunting and fishing.
Around 4000 b.c a group of Neolithic immigrants arrived from Europe started cultivate the land.
Around 600 b.c the Celts group of people from central Europe, started settling across much of Britain and Ireland.
MAGNA CARTA
