La civilisation Britannique (document en anglais)

An Introduction to the British Civilization

The United Kingdom :

Full Name : The UK's full and official name is the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland".

Location: The United Kingdom (UK) of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in Western Europe. It consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Capitals: London is the capital of the UK and of England. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. Cardiff is the capital of Wales.

Flag: The flag is sometimes called the Union Jack. This red, white, and blue flag was first used in 1801. It is a combination of the flags of England (the cross of St. George), Scotland (the cross of St. Andrew), and Ireland (the cross of St. Patrick).

'Union Jack' was officially acknowledged as an alternative name for the Union Flag by the Admiralty and Parliament in the early 20th century.

The term 'jack' refers to the flag that is flown from the bowsprit of a ship, often denoting nationality."

National Anthem : ‘God Save the Queen’

Climate: The UK generally has a mild, wet, cloudy climate.

Major Rivers: The major rivers in the UK are: the Thames (which flows through London, England), the Avon.

Queen : Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926). Queen since 6 February 1952.

The Queen's title in the United Kingdom is:

'Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'.

Queen Elizabeth II is a 'constitutional monarch'. This means that although she is officially the head of the state, the country is actually run by the government, led by the Prime Minister.

Head of Government:The Rt. Hon Gordon Brown, MP

Currency : Sterling pound £.Sterling is the third-largest reserve currency, after the US dollar and the euro.

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