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Tuesday, 21 August 2012
The UK is a country in north-western Europe. It is bordered to the south by the English Channel; to the east by the North Sea; to the west by the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Countries in the UK:
England, Scotland, ,Wales ,and
Northern Ireland (also known as Ulster)
Full Name:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Flag:
The Union Flag
The story of the Union Flag
Geographic Coordinates:
54 00 N, 2 00 W
Type of Government :
Constitutional monarchy
Capital City:
London
Highest mountain:
Ben Nevis in Scotland, at 1,343m
(4,406 ft)
Longest river:
River Severn, 354 km (220 miles) long.
It rises in Wales and flows to the Bristol Channel.
Largest lake:
Lough Neagh 396sq.km (153 sq miles)
Northern Ireland
Deepest Lake:
Loch Morar in the Highlands of Scotland, 310 m (1,017 ft) deep
Highest waterfall:
Eas a'Chual Aluinn, from Glas Bheinn, also in the Highlands of Scotland, with a drop of 200 m (660 ft)
Deepest cave:
Ogof Ffynnon Ddu, Powys, Wales, 308 m (1,010 ft) deep
Total population: 59,054,800 (2002)
Annual population growth rate: 0.29%. (2004 est.)
Population density per sq.km: 245
Population by region:
Scotland: 5,119,000
England: 49,753,000
Wales: 2,937,000
N. Ireland: 1,692,000
Top 5 populous cities:
London: 7,285,000
Birmingham: 1,018,000
Leeds: 725,000
Glasgow: 611,000
Sheffield: 529,000
Facts about the U.S.A.
Capital:
Washington, D.C.
Independence Day:
July 4, 1776
Motto:
In God We Trust.
National Bird:
Bald Eagle
National Flower:
Rose
National Anthem:
The Star-Spangled Banner
Area (50 states and District of Columbia only):
9,631,418 sq km
*Note:
Area of China: 9,596,960 sq km
Area of HK: 1,092 sq km
Comparative Size:
About one-half the size of Russia; about three-tenths the size of Africa; about one-half the size of South America (or slightly larger than Brazil); slightly larger than China; about two and one-half times the size of Western Europe.
Largest State:
Alaska
Smallest State:
Rhode Island
Largest Cities:
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, San Diego, Detroit, Dallas, Phoenix, San Antonio
Border Countries and Oceans:
Canada, Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean
*Note: World's third-largest country by size (after Russia and Canada) and by population (after China and India); Mt. McKinley is highest point in North America and Death Valley the lowest point on the continent.
Population:
295,734,134 (July 2005 est.)
Languages:
English 82.1%, Spanish 10.7%, other Indo-European 3.8%, Asian and Pacific island 2.7%, other 0.7% (2000 census)
Religions:
Protestant 52%, Roman Catholic 24%, Mormon 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 1%, other 10%, none 10% (2002 est.)
London is made up of two ancient cities which are now joined together.
They are:
the City of London, know simply as 'the City' which is the business and financial heart of the United Kingdom. It is also known as the Square Mile (2.59 sq km/1 sq mi). It was the original Roman settlement (ancient Londinium), making it the oldest part of London and already 1,000 years old when the Tower of London was built.
the City of Westminster, where Parliament and most of the government offices are located. Also Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Queen and the Royal family are located there too.
Together they all make up a region known as Greater London.Big Ben
London is the biggest city in Britain and in Europe.
London occupies over 620 square miles
London has a population of 7,172,036 (2001)
About 12 per cent of Britain’s overall population live in London
London has the highest population density in Britain, with 4,699 people per square kilometre,
London is in the southeast of England.
London is the seat of central government in Britain.
The tallest building in London is the Canary Wharf Tower.
London was the first city in the world to have an underground railway, known as the 'Tube'.
Some of the most important people from countries all over the world visit the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
There are over 100 theatres in London, including 50 in the West End. London theatre accounts for 45% of all UK theatre admissions and over 70% of box-office revenues. Source: GLA Economics
Lets check out ten facts about the Eiffel Tower – the most recognizable architectural landmarks of Paris, the world-famous as a symbol of France.
1. When this huge tower was officially opened in 1889, it was the highest structure of the planet. In 1930, one other skyscraper ”Chrysler”, got ahead with 18 meters. However, if the heightof the Eiffel Tower added to the lengthof its 24-meter antenna, the “Chrysler” left behind. Nowadays, the Eiffel Tower is on the fifth place among the high-rise buildings in France.
2. Eiffel Tower , Since the construction is very high, then it is actually painted in three different shades of color. The darkest tone used at the base of the building, and the brightest – at the top. The tower is covered with 60 tonsof paint every seven years to protect against corrosion.
3. The famous chef Alain Ducasse holdsa gourmet restaurant on the second floor of the tower .
4. In 1912, the developer of the coat-parachute decided
to test his invention at the Eiffel Tower . A man jumped from the third site installationsand killed.
5. Before the surrender Paris to the Germans during the Second World War, the French have committed sabotage on the Eiffel Tower. They knocked out the elevator, so that the enemies could not enjoy the city views. But Hitler was not too lazy to climb the tower by foot. Elevators were repaired in 1944, and all the soldiers of the Allied were allowed to go freely at the top.
6. Small copies of the Eiffel Tower is in different parts of the world: Las Vegas, U.S., Chinese and Gaunchzhou Shenzhen, Romanian Slobozia, Copenhagen (Denmark), Varna (Bulgaria), Aktau (Kazakhstan) and other cities.
7. Gustave Eiffel engraved names on the tower of 72 prominent French engineers, scientists and mathematicians of the time.
8. In the years 1925-1934Citroën automobile company used the four corners of the tower as a billboard. It was the biggest advertising at the time.
9. Despite the height, only one person crashed during installation of the tower.
10. Thomas Edison visited the Eiffel Tower, and was extremely impressed by it. He wrote in the guest book: “Monsieur Eiffel, engineer, builder of great brave and extraordinary creations of modern engineering from someone who is respected and admired by all engineers, including theGreat Engineer of the Lord God. Thomas Edison. “
Monday, 20 August 2012
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