Official name of the country. Geographical situation (on what continent is situated, with what countries borders). Parts of the country (number, names, capitals). Capital (name, on what river is situated). Official language(s). What oceans/seas is washed

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UK

Official name of the country

The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Geographical situation (on what continent is situated, with what countries borders)

Great Britain is located in the northwest of Europe. It shares borders with Ireland, France (across the English Channel), Belgium and Norway (across the North Sea)

Parts of the country (number, names, capitals)

The United Kingdom is divided into 4 parts:

• England, capital London

• Wales, capital of Cardiff

• Scotland, capital Edinburgh

• Northern Ireland, capital Belfast

Capital (name, on what river is situated)

The capital of Great Britain is London, located on the riverside of the Thames

Official language(s)

The official language of the UK is English

What oceans/seas is washed by?

The Western coast of great Britain is washed by the Atlantic ocean and the Eastern and southern facing Western Europe, France borders the North sea and the narrow Straits channel and Pas-de-Calais.

The longest river, the

highest mountain

The longest river in the UK is the Severn with a length of 310 km. The highest mountain in the UK is Ben Nevis (1,344 meters).

Official head of the country (name, position, residence, period of ruling)

The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who has ruled the state since June 2, 1953. The Queen lives at Buckingham Palace

Political system

The political system of great Britain is a constitutional monarchy.

Parliament

(name and houses)

Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
2 chambers: house of lords and house of Commons.

Main political parties

The main political parties in the UK are the liberal Democrats and the conservative and labour parties.

Flag (name, composition, meaning)

Union Jack.
The flag consists of three parts these three composite crosses that make up the Union Flag have the following dimensions: red St. St. George's cross, white diagonal St. Andrew's cross, red diagonal St. Patrick's cross.

Currency (banknotes, coins)

Сoins from 1 penny to two pounds. Currency English pound sterling.

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