Great Britain

    The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles.

    The United Kingdom consists of four parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. England, the central part, occupies the most of the island of Great Britain. To the north lies Scotland and to the west the third part of the country, Wales, is situated. The fourth part is called Northern Ireland and is located on the second island. Each part has its capital. The capital of England is London, Wales has Cardiff, Scotland has Edinburgh and the main city of Northern Ireland is Belfast.

   Great Britain is a country of forests and plains. Scotland is the most mountainous region with the highest peak, Ben Nevis. The longest rivers of Great Britain are the Thames and the Severn. The capital of the United Kingdom, London, stands on the banks of the Thames. Wales is a country of lakes.

  Seas and oceans influence the British climate which is not too cold in winter but never hot in summer. Great Britain is a beautiful country with old traditions and good people.

  The United Kingdom is a monarchy and the Queen is the head of the state. But in practice it is ruled by the government with the Prime Minister at the head.