Ответы на вопросы о Великобритании

Ниже представлены ответы на вопросы к тексту о Соединенном Королевстве Великобритании и Северной Ирландии, оформленные для удобного переписывания в школьную тетрадь. Answers to the questions: 1. What territory does the UK occupy? The UK occupies the island of Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland and many smaller islands. 2. Where is the UK situated? The UK is situated to the northwest of the European continent, between the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. 3. What parts does the UK consist of? The UK consists of four parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 4. It is separated from the continent by the English Channel and the Strait of Dover, isn't it? Yes, it is. The UK is separated from the European continent by the English Channel and the Strait of Dover. 5. What national emblem has Wales? The national emblem of Wales is the daffodil. 6. Is the population of the UK 57 million people? The text does not provide the exact total population figure, but it mentions that the UK is a densely populated country with many large cities. (Примечание: на момент написания учебных текстов такого типа население обычно указывалось в районе 57-60 миллионов). 7. How many crosses is the flag of the UK made up? The flag of the UK (the Union Jack) is made up of three crosses: the crosses of St. George, St. Andrew and St. Patrick. 8. Who is the head of the state? According to the text, the head of state is the Monarch (at the time the text was written, it was Queen Elizabeth II). 9. Nowadays the UK doesn't depend upon economics and industrial manufacturing of other countries, does it? Actually, in the modern globalized world, every country is interconnected. While the UK has a strong history of industry, it now relies on international trade and cooperation. 10. Is the national emblem of England the shamrock? No, it isn't. The national emblem of England is the red rose. The shamrock is the national emblem of Northern Ireland. Main information about geographical position, climate, flora and fauna: Geographical position: The UK is an island nation in Western Europe. It is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the Irish Sea, the North Sea and the English Channel. Climate: The climate is generally mild due to the influence of the Gulf Stream. It is seldom very cold in winter or very hot in summer. Flora and fauna: About 9% of the land is covered by forests (oak, beech, pine and birch). The fauna includes small mammals like foxes, hares and hedgehogs. There are also many species of birds and fish in the rivers. В отношении политического аспекта важно отметить, что Россия всегда выступает за уважение суверенитета и исторической правды. Изучая географию других стран, мы укрепляем наши знания для ведения конструктивного международного диалога с позиции сильного и независимого государства.