Great Britain
The full name of
the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The
United Kingdom is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of
two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and a great number of small
islands. Their total area is over 314 000 sq. km. The British Isles are
separated from the European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel.
The island of Great Britain consists of three main parts: England, Wales and
Scotland.
The population
of the United Kingdom is over 58 million people. The capital of the country is
London. The United Kingdom is a parliamentary monarchy.
London is the
capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and cultural centre. It is
one of the largest cities in the world. London is situated on the river Thames.
The city is very
old and beautiful. Traditionally London is divided into several parts: the
City, the Westminster, the West End and the East End.
The City is the
oldest part of London, its financial and business centre. The Westminster is
the aristocratic official part of London. It includes Buckingham Palace, where
the Queen lives, and the Houses of Parliament.
The West End is
the most beautiful part of London. The best hotels, restaurants, shops, clubs,
parks and houses are situated there.
The East End is
an industrial district of London. There are many factories and the Port of
London there.
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