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The Union Jack England Scotland Wales Ireland

THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND is situated on the islands in the northwest of Europe. The population of the UK is about 60 million. The UK is a highly developed country. The UK has four parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland, Wales. The capital of the UK is London. Its main cities are London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow. The UK of Great Britain is one of the smallest countries in the world – It’s twice smaller than France or Spain. There are only nine other countries with more people. Most people are British. You can meet here people of many different nationalities. Official language is English. Britain is an unusually beautiful country! In Great Britain one can find any type of scenery.

London – the Capital of the UK London is the capital of Great Britain. It’s a very old city. It is two thousand years old. London is not only the capital of the country, it is also a huge port. The population of London is about 9 million people. London has got three parts: the City of London, the West End, The East End. The City of London is the financial center of the UK. The West End is the center of London. The East End of London is the district for the working people. In London you can see many sights: Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, museums, libraries and galleries. The City is the money of London. The West End is the goods of London. The East End is the hands of London.

The Tower of London was founded in the 11 th century by William the Conqueror. The ravens whose forefathers used to find food in the Tower, still live here as part of history. There is a legend that if the ravens disappear the Tower will fall. That is why the birds are carefully guarded. The Tower itself is guarded by the “beefeaters”. Their uniform is as it used to be in Tudors times(1485 – 1603). St. Paul’s Cathedral is the work of thе famous architect Sir Christopher Wren. Work on Wren’s masterpiece began in 1675 after the great Fire of London of 1666. For 35 years the building of St. Paul’s Cathedral went on, and Wren was an old man ( about 80) before it was finished. Westminster Abbey is a fine Gothic building, which stands opposite the Houses of Parliament. In the eighth century it was a monastery – West Minster. After the time of William the Conqueror it was the crowning place of the kings and queens of England. Many English monarchs, statesmen, scientists, musicians and writers are buried here, as, for example, Charles Dickens and Rudyard Kipling.

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon not far from London. At the age of 21 William left Stratford for London to join a company of actors. He was a very good actor and an excellent playwright. William Shakespeare lived and worked in London for 25 years. By the end of the 16 th century William Shakespeare and his friends had enough money to build their own theatre – the Globe. Shakespeare wrote 37 plays, 2 long poems and a sonnet cycle. Horatio Nelson was born in 1758 in the family of a priest. In the war against France in 1793 he was the most courageous and talented captain of the English fleet. During his attacks he lost his right eye (at the battle of Calvee) and his right hand was hurt at the battle of Santa – Crouse. He was wounded at the battle of Trafalgar and died there. Nowadays there is Nelson column on Trafalgar Square in London, where he was buried in 1805. Prince Henry Charles Albert David was born in 1984. He has always been known as Prince Harry and a fun-loving boy. He is dubbed the Happy Prince. His mother, Princess Diana, wanted her two sons to enjoy a 'normal' lifestyle, and they often visited parks, Mc. Donald's restaurants or cinema. Harry attended the same schools as William. Prince Harry plays rugby, football and cricket, enjoys swimming and skiing. William's role as the future king is clear, he is always aware of his position. Harry is much more relaxed, showing his feelings and saying what he thinks. He seems to enjoy his second son's status.

Bundesrepublik Deutschlands

Berlin Die Hauptstadt der BRD ist Berlin. Hier leben 3, 4 Millionen Einwohner. Das ist die grösste Stadt des Landes. Berlin ist ein wichtiges politisches, industrielles, wissenschaftliches und kulturelles Zentrum. Das ist Verkehrsnotenpunkt Deutschlands. Das Wahrzeichen Berlins ist das Brandenburger Tor. Tausende Touristen kommen nach Berlin, um seine Sehenswürdigkeiten zu besichtigen.

Humbold-Universitat Unter den Linden ist die Hauptstraβe Berlins. Hier befindet sich die berühmte Humbold. Universität.

Deutsche Staatsoper Die Deutsche Staatsoper befindet sich in der Straβe Unter den Linden.

Kolner Dom Der berühmte Kölner Dom. Er ist das Wahrzeichen der Stadt. Die Türme sind 157 m hoch. Schaut euch die schönen Fenster mit Glasmalerei und den Skulpturschmϋc k an.