12. The UK Broken Down
The United Kingdom is a union of four countries:
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
13. The UK Broken Down
The United Kingdom is a union of four countries:
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
England, Wales, and Scotland are part of Europe’s
largest island, (2) GREAT BRITAIN.
17. Land
The UK is the size of (3) OREGON.
In the highland areas there are (4) MOORS, treeless
landscapes swept by strong winds.
18. Land
The UK is the size of (3) OREGON.
In the highland areas there are (4) MOORS, treeless
landscapes swept by strong winds.
19. Land
The UK is the size of (3) OREGON.
In the highland areas there are (4) MOORS, treeless
landscapes swept by strong winds.
20. Land
The UK is the size of (3) OREGON.
In the highland areas there are (4) MOORS, treeless
landscapes swept by strong winds.
There are narrow bays called (5) LOCHS that cut
into the highland coasts.
26. Economy
Since the Industrial Revolution, the UK has been a
major industrial and trading country.
The leading natural resource is (7) OIL; it is the
number one producer in all of Europe.
27. Economy
Since the Industrial Revolution, the UK has been a
major industrial and trading country.
The leading natural resource is (7) OIL; it is the
number one producer in all of Europe.
Computer and electronic industries are gradually
becoming more important.
28. Economy
Since the Industrial Revolution, the UK has been a
major industrial and trading country.
The leading natural resource is (7) OIL; it is the
number one producer in all of Europe.
Computer and electronic industries are gradually
becoming more important.
The UK must import (8) 1/3 of its food supply
because they do not have enough farmland.
31. People
There are about (9) 59 million people.
The capital, (10) LONDON is the most heavily
populated city in Europe.
32. People
There are about (9) 59 million people.
The capital, (10) LONDON is the most heavily
populated city in Europe.
Most people are (11) PROTESTANT.
33. People
There are about (9) 59 million people.
The capital, (10) LONDON is the most heavily
populated city in Europe.
Most people are (11) PROTESTANT.
34. People
There are about (9) 59 million people.
The capital, (10) LONDON is the most heavily
populated city in Europe.
Most people are (11) PROTESTANT.
38. Government
The United Kingdom is a Parliamentary Democracy:
the voters elect representatives to the Parliament.
The largest political party in the Parliament then
chooses the (12) PRIME MINISTER.
39. Government
The United Kingdom is a Parliamentary Democracy:
the voters elect representatives to the Parliament.
The largest political party in the Parliament then
chooses the (12) PRIME MINISTER.
40. Government
The United Kingdom is a Parliamentary Democracy:
the voters elect representatives to the Parliament.
The largest political party in the Parliament then
chooses the (12) PRIME MINISTER.
41. Government
The United Kingdom is a Parliamentary Democracy:
the voters elect representatives to the Parliament.
The largest political party in the Parliament then
chooses the (12) PRIME MINISTER.
42. Government
The United Kingdom is a Parliamentary Democracy:
the voters elect representatives to the Parliament.
The largest political party in the Parliament then
chooses the (12) PRIME MINISTER.
43. Government
The United Kingdom is a Parliamentary Democracy:
the voters elect representatives to the Parliament.
The largest political party in the Parliament then
chooses the (12) PRIME MINISTER.
It is also a Constitutional Monarchy: a king or queen
represents the country at public events. However,
he or she does not actually hold any power of the
government.
44. Government
The United Kingdom is a Parliamentary Democracy:
the voters elect representatives to the Parliament.
The largest political party in the Parliament then
chooses the (12) PRIME MINISTER.
It is also a Constitutional Monarchy: a king or queen
represents the country at public events. However,
he or she does not actually hold any power of the
government.
45. Government
The United Kingdom is a Parliamentary Democracy:
the voters elect representatives to the Parliament.
The largest political party in the Parliament then
chooses the (12) PRIME MINISTER.
It is also a Constitutional Monarchy: a king or queen
represents the country at public events. However,
he or she does not actually hold any power of the
government.
49. Land
Ireland is sometimes called (13) ‘THE EMERALD
ISLE’ because of its landscape.
The center of Ireland has a wide, rolling plain
covered with forests and farmland. This area is rich
in (14) PEAT, or plants partly decayed in water that
can be dried and used for fuel. It is found in (15)
BOGS, or low swampy lands.
50. Land
Ireland is sometimes called (13) ‘THE EMERALD
ISLE’ because of its landscape.
The center of Ireland has a wide, rolling plain
covered with forests and farmland. This area is rich
in (14) PEAT, or plants partly decayed in water that
can be dried and used for fuel. It is found in (15)
BOGS, or low swampy lands.
53. Economy
Major crops include (16) POTATOES, barley, wheat,
sugar beets, and turnips.
Farmers also raise (17) SHEEP.
54. Economy
Major crops include (16) POTATOES, barley, wheat,
sugar beets, and turnips.
Farmers also raise (17) SHEEP.
55. Economy
Major crops include (16) POTATOES, barley, wheat,
sugar beets, and turnips.
Farmers also raise (17) SHEEP.
56. Economy
Major crops include (16) POTATOES, barley, wheat,
sugar beets, and turnips.
Farmers also raise (17) SHEEP.
Manufacturing also contributes to the economy. This
includes foods, beverages, textiles, clothes, and
computer equipment.
58. Conflict with Northern Ireland
Britain had conquered Ireland, but Ireland finally won
its independence in (18) 1921.
59. Conflict with Northern Ireland
Britain had conquered Ireland, but Ireland finally won
its independence in (18) 1921.
Many Protestants had settled in the northern six
counties; these counties are now part of the United
Kingdom.
60. Conflict with Northern Ireland
Britain had conquered Ireland, but Ireland finally won
its independence in (18) 1921.
Many Protestants had settled in the northern six
counties; these counties are now part of the United
Kingdom.
The (19) NATIONALISTS want a united Ireland; the
(20) LOYALISTS want Northern Ireland to remain
part of the United Kingdom.
63. People
Today’s Irish are descendants of the (21) CELTS.
(22) GAELIC and English are the official languages.
64. People
Today’s Irish are descendants of the (21) CELTS.
(22) GAELIC and English are the official languages.
(23) 88% of people are Catholic.
65. People
Today’s Irish are descendants of the (21) CELTS.
(22) GAELIC and English are the official languages.
(23) 88% of people are Catholic.
The two most popular sports are hurling and Gaelic
football.
66. People
Today’s Irish are descendants of the (21) CELTS.
(22) GAELIC and English are the official languages.
(23) 88% of people are Catholic.
The two most popular sports are hurling and Gaelic
football.
68. Did you know?
Ireland has fewer people today than it did in the
1840’s when many people left because of famine and
economic problems.
69. Did you know?
Ireland has fewer people today than it did in the
1840’s when many people left because of famine and
economic problems.
The University of Dublin was founded in (24) 1592.
70. Did you know?
Ireland has fewer people today than it did in the
1840’s when many people left because of famine and
economic problems.
The University of Dublin was founded in (24) 1592.
There are no (25) SNAKES in Ireland.
71. Did you know?
Ireland has fewer people today than it did in the
1840’s when many people left because of famine and
economic problems.
The University of Dublin was founded in (24) 1592.
There are no (25) SNAKES in Ireland.
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Gordon Brown\nQueen Elizabeth II 82 yrs old, ruling for 56 yrs\n
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Gordon Brown\nQueen Elizabeth II 82 yrs old, ruling for 56 yrs\n
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Gordon Brown\nQueen Elizabeth II 82 yrs old, ruling for 56 yrs\n
Gordon Brown\nQueen Elizabeth II 82 yrs old, ruling for 56 yrs\n
Gordon Brown\nQueen Elizabeth II 82 yrs old, ruling for 56 yrs\n
