Ex. 6. Give general information about the United Kingdom using the following prompts. Britain which is formally known as the United Kingdom of ... is the political unity of ... It is located ... Its total area is about ... The coasts of the UK are washed by ... The scenery is ... The capital of the UK is . The official language is ... The national symbols of the UK are ... Its form of government is a ... Officially the supreme legislative authority is the ... and the two Houses of Parliament :... But the Queen ... There are three major political parties: The largest cities are ... The chief river is ... Britain's major industries include ...

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• Britain which is formally known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the political unity of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

• It is located in Western Europe, specifically on the British Isles.

• Its total area is about 242,495 square kilometers (93,628 square miles).

• The coasts of the UK are washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea.

• The scenery is varied, including rolling hills, mountains, and coastal regions.

• The capital of the UK is London.

• The official language is English.

• The national symbols of the UK are the Union Jack flag, the Royal Standard, and various emblems like the lion and the bulldog.

• Its form of government is a parliamentary monarchy.

• Officially the supreme legislative authority is the Parliament and the two Houses of Parliament: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

• But the Queen is the Head of State, though her role is largely ceremonial.

• There are three major political parties: the Conservative Party, the Labour Party, and the Liberal Democrats.

• The largest cities are London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow.

• The chief river is the River Thames.

• Britain's major industries include finance, manufacturing, tourism, and creative industries.

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