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People of many different nationalities live in Britain. London is the capital of the country. It’s one of the largest cities in the world. The official language is English. English is a mixture of Anglo-Saxon, French, Greek and even Russian.
The national flag of the United Kingdom is called the Union Jack.
The main National Royal symbol is Royal Coat of Arms, which identifies the person who is the Head of State. The motto of the country is “ GOD AND MY RIGHT”.
England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland
The capital of England is London. The floral symbol is the Red Rose.
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. The thistle is the symbol of Scotland.
The capital of Wales is Cardiff. The daffodil is the national symbol of Wales.
Northern Ireland is situated in the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland. The capital and largest city is Belfast. The shamrock is the symbol of Ireland.
Name of the country Capital Location Official language Motto Symbols Currency The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland London The British Isles English “God and my right” The Red Rose is for England The thistle is for Scotland The daffodil is for Wales The shamrock is for Ireland. GBP Geographical and Cultural Table.
THE USA IS ONE OF THE POWERFUL AND ADVANCED COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD. IT LIES IN THE CENTRAL PART OF THE CONTINENT OF NORTH AMERICA. IT STRECHES FROM THE ATLANTIC OCEAN IN THE EAST TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN IN THE WEST AND FROM CANADA IN THE NORTH TO MEXICO IN THE SOUTH.
THE CAPITAL OF THE USA IS WASHINGTON, THOUGH SOME PEOPLE THINK IT’S NEW YORK. THIS FAMOUS CITY IS THE FINANCIAL AND CULTURAL CENTER OF THE USA. Washington. New York.
THE USA HAS THE THIRD LARGEST POPULATION IN THE WORLD. ENGLISH IS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE IN THE COUNTRY.
THE AMERICAN FLAG IS CALLED “STARS AND STRIPES”.TODAY THE FLAG HAS 13 HORISONTAL STRIPES AND 50 STARS IN THE LEFT TOP CORNER. THE STRIPES REPRESENT ORIDINAL 13 COLONIES. 50 STARS REPRESENT CURRENT 50 STATES OF THE UNION.
THE NATIONAL SYMBOL OF THE USA THE BALD EAGLE IS THE ONLY EAGLE UNIQUE TO NORTH AMERICA. IT WAS CHOSEN AS AN EMBLEM BECAUSE OF ITS LONG LIFE.
ONE OF SYMBOLS OF THE USA IS « UNCLE SAM ». UNCLE SAM IS TRADITIONALLY A TALL WHITE-HAIRED MAN WITH A WHITE GOATEE AND STAR-SPANGLED SUIT.
Motto of the USA is : In God We Trust. C urrency of the country is United States dollar ($) ( USD )
Name capital Location Official language symbols currency USA Canberra Between the Indian and the Pacific Ocean English kangaroo AUD Name of the country Capital Location Official language Motto Symbols Currency The United States of America Washington In the central part of the continent of North America English “ In God We Trust ” The Bald Eagle, “UNCLE SAM” USD Geographical and Cultural Table.
Australia
The capital of Australia is Canberra.
The east coast of Australia was discovered by Captain Cook in 1770.
There are 5 big cities in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane.
the kangaroo the koala the dingo or wild dog can not be found in any other countries of the world.
Name of the country Capital Location Official language Symbols Currency Australia Canberra Between the Indian and the Pacific Oceans English The kangaroo and emu AUD
Choose the right variant 1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is located on a)The Bahamas b) the British Isles c) the Hawaiian islands 2. The capital of Great Britain is a) New York b) Wellington c) London 3. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of a) Sydney b) Northern Ireland c) Tasmania d) Wales e) Scotland f) Melbourne g) England England the shamrock 4. The symbol of Scotland is the red rose Wales the thistle Northern Ireland the daffodil 5. The country ‘s currency is а) dollar b)Pound 6. The motto of the country is a) « In God We Trust » b) « God and My Right » c) « From Sea to Sea » the British Isles. London. Northern Ireland Wales Scotland England Pound « God and My Right »
Decide if the sentences are true or false 1. The USA is one of the powerful and advanced countries in the world. 2. The capital of the USA is New York. 3. Uncle Sam is one of the symbols of America. 4. The flag has 15 stripes and 51 stars. 5. American people speak the same English as people in Britain do. 6. The USA’s neighbor is Australia. 7. People of many nationalities live in the USA. 8. The motto of the country is “In God We Trust”.
Match the parts of the sentences. 1. Australia is a) English. 2. The capital of Australia is b)Australian dollar. 3. Australia has c) located between the Indian and the Pacific Oceans. 4. The seasons in the country are d) Canberra. 5. The country’s currency is e) a unique wildlife. 6. The official language of Australia is f) the other way round
Read the text and put the word in bracket in the right form Canada Canada is the second _ _____ _ country in the world. ( large) The _ ________ _ neighbour is the USA.(country) The capital of the country _ __ _ Ottawa.(be) People of many _ _________ _ live in Canada. (nation) The country _ __ _ two official languages English and French. (have) The official emblem of Canada is the maple leaf. The red and white _ ______ _ flag shows a leaf of the maple tree.(Canada) Canada _ _____ _ the country of lakes. ( call) The motto of the country is “From Sea to Sea”. The currency of the country is Canadian dollar (CAD). largest country’s is nationalities has Canadian is called
name capital location official language symbol currency Canada Ottawa on the continent North America English French a maple leaf CAD Geographical and Cultural Table
Tell about New Zealand with the help of the table. name capital location official language symbol currency New Zealand Wellington in the Pacific ocean English the kiwi, a flightiness bird NZD
Name of the country Capital Location Official language Motto Symbol Currency The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland London On British Isles English “God and my right” The Red Rose; The thistle; The daffodil; The shamrock GBP The United States of America Washington In the central part of the continent of North America English “In God We Trust” The Bald Eagle, “UNCLE SAM” USD Australia Canberra Between the Indian and the Pacific Oceans English ________ The kangaroo and emu AUD Canada Ottawa on the continent North America English French “From Sea to Sea” The maple leaf CAD New Zealand Wellington in the Pacific ocean English ________ the kiwi, a flightiness bird NZD
