Презентация на тему Geography characterizationunited kingdom - a state in western europe, the british isles is one of the most economically developed countries in europe and the world, a member of the

Europe, the British Isles is one of the most

economically developed countries in Europe and the world, a member of the "Group of Seven".

located in northwest Europe on the island of Great

Britain and northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and also a large number of smaller islands and archipelagos (Channel Islands, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands).

population is 61.1 million. In terms of population, the

country occupies the fourth place in Europe and third in the EU. From 2001 to 2008 the population grew at an average rate of 0.5% per year over the period from 1970th to 1990th. The average population density - 250 chel./km2.

of indigenous Britons (85%) of English 83.6%, Scottish -

8.6%, north islands Welsh - 4.9% north islands - 2.9%.

of British monarchs and monument in London. It is

located in Westminster.

London, its history is closely linked to staying near

the Tower.

the Green Park Arch - Triumphal Arch, located in

London.

exact time since 1859. Construction hour tower, at 320

pounds began in 1837 with the ascent to the throne of Queen Victoria.

Madame Tussaud - opened in 1835.

the largest and most important museums of human history

and culture in the world. The museum was founded in 1753

more than a thousand years ago, the Houses of

Parliament (Palace of Westminster), remained the main residence of the British monarch for 400 years.

and weighs more than 250 double-decker buses, the London

Eye is the most spectacular sight, which appeared in the last time.

the National Gallery (National Gallery), examining one of the

largest and finest collections of Western European painting, and did not have time to see and enjoy everything to the end.

- Her Majesty's Palace and Fortress, the Tower of

London, but the last time the rulers used this place as a palace, it was during the reign of King James I (1566-1625).

just 200 meters from the place of the original

Shakespeare theater "Globe» (Globe Theater).