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English Speaking Contries. Made: Shavencova E. 10 “b” Teacher: Peregudova N.V. Great Britain. The British Isles consist of 2 large islands (Great Britain, Ireland) and about 5000 little islands Total area – 244 000 square kilometers Population – over 57 million
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English Speaking Contries Made: Shavencova E. 10 “b” Teacher: Peregudova N.V.
Great Britain • The British Isles consist of 2 large islands (Great Britain, Ireland) and about 5000 little islands • Total area – 244 000 square kilometers • Population – over 57 million • Capitals – London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast • The highest mountain – Ben Nevis • The longest river - Thames
London • London is economic, political, cultural centre • There are a lot of sights: museums (The Victoria and Albert Museum, Madame Tussaud's museum, The British Museum…), old buildings (The houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben…)
Big Ben "Big Ben" is the name of the great bell which strikes the hour. It is in the clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament.
the Tower of London Now it's a museum. There is a legend about the Tower. It says that the Tower will fall if it loses its ravens. So the birds are carefully guarded.
The USA • Situated in the central part of the North America continent • The total area – about 9 million square kilometers • The population – more than 236 million people • The northern state of Minnesota is the land of 10000 lakes • The longest river – the Mississippi • The highest mountains – The Rocky Mountains
Washington Washington is the capital of the USA since 1800. It got the name of George Washington after the name of its founder. This city sometimes called the heart of America. It is the place where the federal government works and where each President of the United States lives.
Kanada • Situated in northern part of the North America continent • The total area – 9976 thousand kilometers • The capital is Ottawa • Official languages – English, French • Religion – Protestants, Catholics
Ottawa The Tower of Peace The National Gallery
Australia • The population – 18 millions • The native population consist 1,5% • The capital – Canberra • Official language – English • Religion – Christians, Catholics, Anglicans,
New Zealand • The total area – 268,7 thousand kilometers • The population – 3,8 millions • Official language – English, Maori • The capital – Wellington • The highest mountain – Kuk’s Mountain