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Discovery…

Great Britain or The United Kingdom was united in 1707 AD. The countries

that unified were Scotland, Britain, and the Islands of Wales.

But it was not really decided who discovered it because it was brought together by Acts of Union 1707 and

1800.

What Does Great Britain Look Like?

Where is it Located?

Western Europe, islands including the northern one-sixth of the island of Ireland between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North

Sea, northwest of France.• •Great Britain is located about 35km away from France, and is

connected by a tunnel under the English Channel.• •North England, Wales and Scotland is cover in mountains and

moorland, while the south is mostly low-lying agricultural land.• •Ben Nevis, Scotland is 1,343m (4,406 ft.) above sea level- The

highest mountain in Great Britain• •The lowest point in Great Britain- Fenlands witch is 4m below

sea level• •The length from North to South is about 600 miles (1,000 km)

The Flag

• Great Britain has not had a flag since 1800. The flag comprised St George's cross (a centred red cross on a white background representing England and Wales, which had been unified in the sixteenth century) and the Saltire (the flag of Scotland; a diagonal white cross on a blue background).

• The Union Flag (the flag of the United Kingdom) which came into being on 1 January 1801, added to the above St Patrick's cross, a diagonal red cross on a white background. Until 1922 St Patrick's cross represented Ireland. It now represents Northern Ireland as the fourth part of the United Kingdom.

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_the_great_britain_flag_represent#ixzz17OJefWoQ

Prime Stuff of Great Britain…• Population- 61,113,205 (July 2009)

• Chief of State- Queen Elizabeth the 2nd(II)• Head of State- Prime Minister David Cameron

• Capital- London• Main Cities- London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow,

Edinburgh, Cardiff• Official Language- English• Main Religion- Christianity• Currency- Pound sterling

• Climate: temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current; more than one-half of the days are

overcast.• Dialing Code - the international dialing code for the UK is +44.

• * Time - UK is at GMT.• National Dog: English Bulldog

How does population effect people?

• Population is a huge group of people made up into one, which those people may have

religion or cultures, just maybe both. Oh and ethnics can’t forget about that.

Religions of Great Britain

According to http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/UK.html

from 2001 the following religions were practiced: Christian (Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist) 71.6%, Muslim 2.7%,

Hindu 1%, other 1.6%, unspecified or none 23.1%

Cultures• In Great Britain there are so many cultures that they say more than

3,500 cultures are there just alone.

• But one of the greatest and widely known is Britishness: • It Means as a (noun)

• 1. the people native to or inhabiting Great Britain• 2. the English language as spoken and written in Great Britain, esp. in

southern England• 3. the Celtic language of the ancient Britons

• As an adjective• 1. of or pertaining to Great Britain or its inhabitants• 2. used esp. by natives or inhabitants of Great Britain

• Britishness comes in many different ways

Britishness

• Britishness makes a huge impact on the religion, culture and mostly everything and

everyone. It changes lives actually.• Examples are:

Ethnicities

• Well the same exact websites said the following ethnics are in the UK:

• White (of which English 83.6%, Scottish 8.6%, Welsh 4.9%, Northern Irish 2.9%) 92.1%, black 2%, Indian 1.8%, Pakistani 1.3%, mixed 1.2%,

other 1.6% (2001 census)

Chart Time: Great Britain’s Ethnics

1. English 83.6%2. Scottish 8.6%3. Indian 1.8%4. Welsh 4.9%5. Black 2%6. Pakistani 1.3%7. Mixed 1.2%8. Other 1.6%

More about the People

• In Great Britain they have some kind of class system there isn’t really a name for it but they do group people together by

demeanor, accent, manners and comportment. • Another thing is that most British people will talk to you without

using emotions of facial expressions, it’s more of a formal act. • When it comes to being with someone they are talking to they are

a few feet away, and when you hear the word kiss some think make out or something that must not be spoken about but in Great Britain they think family or privacy. I know this might be stereo typing one group but they kiss in private and think it is

wrong to kiss openly.

Languages of Great Britain

THE QUEEN HAS ARRIVED!!!

• Queen Elizabeth the 2nd or Elizabeth II is the queen of England at this present day.

• Her majesty is 84 years old and is still in good health.

• She has two dogs, and 4 children(Charles, Anne, Andrew, and Edward).

Her Royal Pain… I Mead Head of State

• If you did not know that the Prime Minister the prime minister is David Cameron, well

now you know! • His job is to keep the country that he is

maintaining in order. So he has a lot of responsibilities.

The Government

• Great Britain has a Constitutional Monarchy and Common Wealth.

• Constitutional Monarchy :Is a monarchy that has limited restrictions because they have to follow the rules and regulations of the constitution and

laws of the nation.• And common wealth is 1. The people of a nation

or state; the body politic. 2. A nation or state governed by the people; a republic.

• The background that is provided is the slogan of the Great Britain government.

Bobbies

• What is it? A Bobbie is what a single police officer is called. Most wear black coats with their ranks on

them and with bowler hats that have the emblem of the queen.

Pound Sterling? • A pound sterling if you were paying attention

is what the British call there money.• One pound is equal to $1.61 as of Dec.1 • But that rate goes up and down almost

everyday. • So you might pay for 1 pound for 4 American

dollars.

Great Cities

• Well you all know London but did you know it is also the capital of Great Britain. Not just England

but Great Britain too(ooo what now).• So that means one of the great cities would be

London. But there is also more like:• Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow,

Edinburgh, Cardiff.

Famous People• Some of the most famous people are:

• Sir Winston Churchill -Winston Churchill was a politician, a soldier, an artist, and the 20th century's most famous and celebrated Prime Minister.

• Diana, Princess of Wales -From the time of her marriage to the Prince of Wales in 1981 until her death in a car accident in Paris in 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales was one of the world's most high-profile, most

photographed, and most iconic celebrities. • Charles Darwin -Charles Darwin was a British naturalist of the nineteenth century. He and others developed the

theory of evolution. This theory forms the basis for the modern life sciences. Darwin's most famous books are 'The Origin of Species' and 'The Descent of Man'.

• William Shakespeare -William Shakespeare was a playwright and poet whose body of works is considered the greatest in English literature. He wrote dozens of plays which continue to dominate world theater 400 years

later. • Sir Isaac Newton -Isaac Newton was a mathematician and scientist who invented differential calculus and

formulated the theory of universal gravitation, a theory about the nature of light, and three laws of motion. • Queen Elizabeth I -The daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Queen Elizabeth 1 reigned England from

1558–1603. Her reign was marked by several plots to overthrow her, the execution of Mary Queen of Scots (1587), the defeat of the Spanish Armada (1588), and domestic prosperity and literary achievement.

Find out more about Elizabeth 1• John Lennon- John Lennon was a musician and composer who was a member of the Beatles, the biggest rock

band of the 1960s.

More Famous People• Captain James Cook -James Cook was an explorer of the eighteenth century, known for his voyages to the Pacific

Ocean. Cook visited New Zealand, established the first European colony in Australia, and was the first European to visit Hawaii. He also approached Antarctica and explored much of the western coast of North America.

• Queen Victoria -Victoria's nearly 64-year reign was the longest in British history. • Sir Paul McCartney -McCartney was a singer, songwriter and guitarist for The Beatles, the biggest rock band of the

1960s. • Queen Elizabeth II -Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary), is the Queen regnant and Head of State

of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and fifteen other Commonwealth countries. • David Beckham -Beckham is a leading English footballer and a former star of the legendary team Manchester United. • Thomas Paine -British-born American writer and Revolutionary leader who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense (1776)

arguing for American independence from Britain. In England he published The Rights of Man (1791–1792), a defense of the French Revolution.

• King Henry VIII -Henry VIII is one of the most famous and controversial kings of England. His divorce from Catherine of Aragon, his first wife, compelled him to break from the Catholic Church by the Act of Supremacy (1534).

• Charles Dickens – writer, Charles Dickens wrote some of the most popular and widely read novels of the 19th century, from Oliver Twist to A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations.

• King Arthur -A legendary British hero, said to have been king of the Britons in the sixth century A.D. and to have held court at Camelot.

• Sir Alexander Graham Bell Scottish-born American inventor of the telephone.

• And many …many more!!!

Pictures of Famous People

Famous Movies• Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland

• The college of the Church of Christ had made a scene for The Harry Potter Saga• Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice”• “Miss Potter” with Renee Zellweger

• Latest series of James Bond “Die Another Day”• The Third Man• The Lady-killers• The 39 Steps

• Lawrence of Arabia• Hamlet• Goldfinger

• My name is Joe• The Lady Vanishes…

• Notorious• Strangers on a Train• Rear Window• Vertigo

• North by Northwest• Psycho and The Birds

• But there are always more every month so I couldn’t add them into here.

Famous Land Marks in England • Stonehenge• Stonehenge is the most famous prehistoric monument in Britain. It is a circle of stones.

This stone circle is called Stonehenge • People began building Stonehenge about 5,000 years ago, dragging each stone into place. • Stonehenge is situated on Salisbury Plain in the county of Wiltshire. • Age estimated at 3100 BC

Location Wiltshire, UK Type of stone Bluestone, Sarson, Welsh Sandstone

• Windsor Castle• Windsor Castle has been a royal residence for over 900 years and today is one of the homes of

Queen Elizabeth ll. The royal standard flies from the round tower of the Castle when the Queen is in residence.

• Windsor Castle has dominated the river Thames for over 900 years. It was built by the Normans from timber and later rebuilt in stone.

• Hadrians Wall• Hadrian's Wall, a stone wall barrier built to separate the Romans and the Picts tribes in

Scotland 2000 years ago. It allowed Roman soldiers to control the movements of people coming into or leaving Roman Britain. It was so well built that you can still see parts of it today.

Continuation• Kings College, Cambridge• King’s College, founded in 1441 by Henry VI, is a constituent college of the

University of Cambridge. The chapel, is home to the world-famous Choir. • The White Cliffs of Dover• The White Cliffs of Dover are truly one of the most famous English landmarks.

These distinctive cliffs have been a welcoming site for returning sailors through the many centuries. (Famous song)

• Blackpool Tower• Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction in Blackpool, Lancashire in England which

was opened to the public on 14 May 1894. It is said to be the most famous seaside landmark in England.

• London Landmarks• Buckingham Palace• Buckingham Palace is one of the most popular landmarks in London. It is the

London home of the British Royal family. The 600 room palace is surrounded by a 40 acre garden.

Even MoreThe Palace of Westminster• The Palace of Westminster, known also as the Houses of Parliament, is where the two Houses of the Parliament of

the United Kingdom (the House of Lords and the House of Commons) conduct their sittings. The Palace lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the London borough of the City of Westminster.

• Tower of London• This royal fortress, on the north banks of the River Thames, was built by William the Conqueror, following his

successful invasion in 1066. It has been added to over the years by the various monarchs. • The Tower, or Bloody Tower as it is known, has been host to many famous executions and imprisonments, including

those of Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, Lady Jane Grey and Sir Walter Raleigh. The Jewel House, which houses the Crown Jewels, lies within the confines of the Tower of London.

• The London Eye• The London Eye, next to County Hall, is another of London’s most modern landmarks. It is the world’s biggest ferris

wheel, and will carry 800 passengers at a time on a thirty-minute ride. From its highest point of 450 feet, it promises views of up to 25 miles.

• St Paul's Cathedral• The dome of St Paul's Cathedral is the second biggest dome in the world, after St Peter's in Rome.• The first St Paul's Cathedral was built in 604 AD but burnt down in 675. The rebuilt cathedral was again burnt down

in the Great Fire of London in 1666. • On 2nd September, 1666, the Great Fire of London destroyed a large area of the city including St. Paul's Cathedral.

Sir Christopher Wren was given the task of designing and rebuilding St. Paul's - a task that was to take him thirty-five years to complete. The most dramatic aspect of St. Paul's was its great dome. It was the second largest dome ever built (the largest was St. Peter's Basilica in Rome).

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Pictures of the Landmarks

TransportationIn Great Britain most people travel in Black Cab/Taxi. The driver sits on

the right side instead of the left because that is how most European cars are made.

But some prefer to go a Little redder and what I mean is that some ride a Double Decker bus.

A Double Decker Bus is a bus with to flights on it, so that means about 150 people can ride one bus at a time, so that means Great Britain is

going GREEN.

So how did it get it’s name?

• It becomes official in 1800, in the Act of Union with Ireland, when the enlarged kingdom is called the United Kingdom of Great Britain

and Ireland. The earlier Act of Union, of 1707, states merely that England and Scotland shall 'be united into one kingdom by the name of

Great Britain'.

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