Great Britain ''London''

both banks of the Thames
has population about 7 million

people
is the most important commercial, manufacturing and cultural centre
consists of three parts: the City, the West End and the East End

three variants of weather: when it rains in the morning,

when it rains in the afternoon or when it rains all day long. Sometimes it rains so heavily that they say: “It’s raining cats and dogs.”

CLIMATE

good for plants and flowers. Some of them have become

symbols in the UK.

The poppy is the symbol of peace.

The red rose is the national emblem of England.

The thistle is the national emblem of Scotland and the Edinburgh International Festival.

The daffodils and the leek are the emblems of Wales.

The shamrock is the emblem of Ireland.

is much like that of northwestern Europe, to which it

was once joined. There are many foxes. Otters are common along rivers and streams, and seals live much of the coast. Hedgehogs, hares, rabbits, rats and mice are numerous. Deer live in some of the forests.

WILD LIFE

world centers for music, drama, opera and dance. Festivals held

in towns and cities throughout the country attract much interest. Many British playwrights, composers, sculptors, painters, writers, actors, singers and dancers are known all over the world.

CULTURE

every visitor sooner or later goes. It is a symbol

of England. The legend says that Westminster Abbey was founded by St Peter himself. It was built by King Edward in 1065. The coronation of all British Kings and Queens takes place in Westminster Abbey. Some famous English people are also buried here. The funeral service for Diana, Princess of Wales took place in Westminster Abbey in September 1997.

the historical buildings in London. In the past it served

both as a palace and as a state prison, but it is a museum today.

The Tower of London is the most famous of all the historical buildings in London. In the past it served both as a palace and as a state prison, but it is a museum today.

which may be carried. The players in the other team

try to stop the man running with the ball by throwing him to the ground. There are fifteen players in each tea. Some people say that's not a game, it's a battle because when you pick up the ball and run with it the other side tries to make you fall. People in many countries consider cricket the most English of games.
But even in England it is not nearly as popular as football. In fact it has become less popular than before.
Football and cricket are the games most usually played in boys' schools. Girls also play cricket, though with them hockey and netball (which is like basketball) are more popular.

SPORT