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English speaking countries, Geographical location, Education system,…
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The territory of Great Britain is divided into 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
The United Kingdom is situated on the British Isles and lies to the north-west of continental Europe
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The British landscape is very varied. This is a region of valleys, mountains and low hills
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The American landscape is diverse and spectacular. The land varies from heavy forests to barren deserts
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Education in Britain is compulsory and free for all children. It begins at the age of 5 and finishes at the age of 18
The British place a high value on education, that's why they prefer to send their children to private schools
There is neither a uniform school system in USA. Elementary and secondary schools consist of 12 grades
Usually British students start their school year in September and end in July. Every school has it's own uniform
Besides giving general education some high schools in USA teach some other subjects. Students choose these subjects if they want to enter colleges or universities
Every year the people of Norway make a present to the city of London. It is a big Christmas tree which is placed in Trufalger square
The most popular holidays in Great Britais are: Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year's, Easter and May day
During British Christmas groups of singers go from house to house. They collect money for charity and sing carols, traditional Christmas songs
The national holidays in USA are: New Year's, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. Usually Americans spend holidays with their loved ones
One of the greatest holidays in USA is Independence Day. On July 4th every house is decorated with flags and fireworks
On Thanksgiving Day Americans honour the memory of the first settlers. It's a long-standing tradition to make a festive meal with a fried turkey
The most famous British tradition is drinking tea. Afternoon tea in the UK is traditionally served around 4pm
On May 1st, young British girls wash their face with dew. They believed this made them very beautiful for a year afer that
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