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English-speaking countries
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)
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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.
The UK of GB and Northern Ireland consists of 4 countries:
• England• Scotland• Wales• Northern IrelandTheir capitals are:• London• Edinburgh• Cardiff• Belfast
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
English-speaking countriesQuiz
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Cardiff
Wellington
Auckland
Q1
Who is Australia’s head of state?
the Queen of England
Prime Minister
Governor General
English-speaking countriesQuiz
Q2
Which English-speaking country has never had an official national language ?
New Zealand
Canada
the USA
English-speaking countriesQuiz
Q3
Which English-speaking country doesn’t celebrate one particular national holiday?
Australia
Canada
the UK
English-speaking countriesQuiz
Q4
How many countries does the United Kingdom consist of?
five
four
three
English-speaking countriesQuiz
Q5
Which of these countries is a federal republic?
the USA
Canada
New Zealand
English-speaking countriesQuiz
Q6
Where is New South Wales located?
in the UK
in Canada
in Australia
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Q7
Which two countries celebrate ANZAC Day?
Australia and New Zealand
Canada and the USA
the UK and the USA
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Q8
Which country’s flag is this?
New Zealand
Canada
Australia
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Q9
Which country’s Coat of Arms is this?
Canada
the United Kingdom
New Zealand
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Q10
Thank you!