THE UNITED KINGDOM: What do you know?

1. How many independent countries are there in the British Isles?
There are two , United Kingdom and Ireland

2. United Kingdom comprises four nations.
Could you name them and their capitals?
There are Scotland, the capital is Edinburgh, England the capital is London, Wales the capital is Cardiff , Northern Ireland and the capital is Belfast.

3. Which important river goes along Oxford and London?
Thames.
Where is it wider? Why?
Is around the Tower Bridge and the wider is around 870 feet (270 meters.)

4. Where can you find these thinks?

1. Egyptian mummies: in the British Museum.
2. Dinosaurs: in the National History Museum.
3. Pictures by famous painters: in the National Gallery.

5.Where is the Lake Ness? Why is it famous?
There is in Scotland. It's famous because an old story says , a monster is living in there.

6.Which is the political system in the two countries of the British Isles?

1. United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy It is governed by a parliamentary system.
2. Ireland is a republican system.

7.Can a person swim from Great Britain to France? How far is it? (3 / 30 / 300 km)
Yes, the persons can and It's 30 km far . But to do it, you need a permission because it's difficult and dangerous to cross.

8.Can you find three similarities and three differences between Britain and Spain?

1. You can look for information about history, political system, lifestyle, etc.
2. The similarities are the technology but not much, the famous shops and the transport is different too.
3. The differences are the meals ,the traditions and the education.