A brief introduction to UK.ppt
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A brief introduction to the UK Contents Do you know the answers to these following questions? How many parts can the UK be divided into? What are they? Why does London play a significant role in the UK? Why do people in foreign countries sometimes make the mistake of talking about England when they mean the UK? Have you ever made the same mistake? What are the geographic features of the UK? Do you know any cities in the UK? What is the weather like in the UK? Do you know anything about the people in the UK? Administrative divisions “When people say England, they sometimes mean Great Britain, sometimes the United Kingdom, sometimes the British Isles--- but never England.” ---How to be an Alien by George Mikes What is the difference between the UK, Britain, Great Britain, England and British Isles? British Isles: the UK: the name United Kingdom refers to the union of what were once four separate countries England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland (though most of Ireland is now independent.) National flag The National Flag of England(the flag of St. George ) The National Flag of Scotland(the flag of St. Andrew )a diagonal white cross form (called a saltire) on a blue field The National Flag of (the cross of St. Patrick ) How to fly the Union Flag correctly How to fly the Union Flag correctly ? ? National anthem:God Save the Queen G
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