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Page 1: English-speaking countries Most people whose mother tongue is English live in The United States of America(215 million) The United States of America(215

English-speaking countries

Page 2: English-speaking countries Most people whose mother tongue is English live in The United States of America(215 million) The United States of America(215

Most people whose mother tongue is English live in

• The United States of America(215 million)• The United Kingdom of Great Britain and

Northern Ireland (61 million)• Canada (18.2 million) • Australia (15.5 million) • Nigeria (4 million) • Ireland (3.8 million)• South Africa (3.7 million) • New Zealand(3.6 million)

Video: 30 countries with a million English speakers

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The UK

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is made up of four countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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The UK of GB and Northern Ireland consists of 4 countries:

• England• Scotland• Wales• Northern IrelandTheir capitals are:• London• Edinburgh• Cardiff• Belfast

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The USA

Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America in 1783.

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The USA. The United States of America.

It consists of 50 states and the District of Columbia where the capital is

Washington. English is the first state

language. People who live in the USA are the Americans.

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Canada

A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown.

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Canada.It is a country in North America. “Kanata”

is an Indian word that means village.

The capital is Ottawa.

English and French are the official languages.

People who live in this country are

the Canadians. Popular name is “Lady of the snows”.

On the national flag you

can see a maple leaf.

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Australia

The Australian continent is a unique land, full of contrasts. It is the earth's biggest island and the sixth-biggest country in the world in land area.

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Australia.It is both a continent and a country

which lies between the Indian and

the Pacific Oceans.

The capital of the country is Canberra.

The nationality is the Australians.

English is the first state language.

The symbols of the country are

a kangaroo and an ostrich.

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New Zealand

The British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion in 1907. It is currently ranked as the 8th happiest country in the world.

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New Zealand.

A country in the Pacific Ocean.The official languages are English and Maori.“Kiwi land” is a popular name of the country. Kiwi, a bird is a national symbol of the country.The capital is Wellington.

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English-speaking countriesQuiz

What is the capital of New Zealand?

Cardiff

Wellington

Auckland

Q1

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Who is Australia’s head of state?

the Queen of England

Prime Minister

Governor General

English-speaking countriesQuiz

Q2

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Which English-speaking country has never had an official national language ?

New Zealand

Canada

the USA

English-speaking countriesQuiz

Q3

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Which English-speaking country doesn’t celebrate one particular national holiday?

Australia

Canada

the UK

English-speaking countriesQuiz

Q4

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How many countries does the United Kingdom consist of?

five

four

three

English-speaking countriesQuiz

Q5

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Which of these countries is a federal republic?

the USA

Canada

New Zealand

English-speaking countriesQuiz

Q6

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Where is New South Wales located?

in the UK

in Canada

in Australia

English-speaking countriesQuiz

Q7

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Which two countries celebrate ANZAC Day?

Australia and New Zealand

Canada and the USA

the UK and the USA

English-speaking countriesQuiz

Q8

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Which country’s flag is this?

New Zealand

Canada

Australia

English-speaking countriesQuiz

Q9

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Which country’s Coat of Arms is this?

Canada

the United Kingdom

New Zealand

English-speaking countriesQuiz

Q10

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