Kingdom of Great Britain, officially called Great Britain

By the : Urazbayev Shakhzod

Great Britain

Plan:

• About the UK
• Symbols of Great Britain
• Historical places in the UK
• Geographical location

The Kingdom of Great Britain, officially called Great Britain, was a sovereign state in Western Europe from 1 May 1707 to 1 January 1801. The state came into being following the Treaty of Union in 1706, ratified by the Acts of Union 1707, which united the kingdoms of England (which includes Wales) and Scotland to form a single kingdom encompassing the whole island of Great Britain and its outlying islands, with the exception of the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

• The Kingdom of Great Britain, officially called Great Britain, was a sovereign state in Western Europe from 1 May 1707 to 1 January 1801. The state came into being following the Treaty of Union in 1706, ratified by the Acts of Union 1707, which united the kingdoms of England (which includes Wales) and Scotland to form a single kingdom encompassing the whole island of Great Britain and its outlying islands, with the exception of the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

Red, white, and blue flag in which are combined the Crosses of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Ireland). Initially the Union Flag was called a jack only when it was flown at the bowsprit of British naval vessels, but it was commonly called the Union Jack by the late 17th century; now, either name is acceptable.

• Red, white, and blue flag in which are combined the Crosses of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Ireland). Initially the Union Flag was called a jack only when it was flown at the bowsprit of British naval vessels, but it was commonly called the Union Jack by the late 17th century; now, either name is acceptable.

The State Emblem of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the official coat of arms of the King of Britain (now Elizabeth II). It is a four-piece shield, supported on one side by a raised crowned lion with a turned face (symbol of England), and on the other by a silver-and-white lone lion symbolizing Scotland.

• The State Emblem of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the official coat of arms of the King of Britain (now Elizabeth II). It is a four-piece shield, supported on one side by a raised crowned lion with a turned face (symbol of England), and on the other by a silver-and-white lone lion symbolizing Scotland.

Home to the Crown Jewels, Yeoman Warders (known to you and I as ‘Beefeaters’) and the legendary ravens, The Tower of London has lots to offer for a day out for the kids or family. Her Royal Majesty’s Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, to give it its full title, was founded just after the Norman Conquest in 1066. The White Tower in the centre of the fortress was built by William the Conqueror in 1078.

• Home to the Crown Jewels, Yeoman Warders (known to you and I as ‘Beefeaters’) and the legendary ravens, The Tower of London has lots to offer for a day out for the kids or family. Her Royal Majesty’s Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, to give it its full title, was founded just after the Norman Conquest in 1066. The White Tower in the centre of the fortress was built by William the Conqueror in 1078.

Built by King Edward I in the 13th century, Caernarfon Castle boasts a magnificent 13 towers and is one of the most impressive medieval fortresses in Britain. This massive castle is superbly situated, with the River Seiont and the Menai Strait on two sides forming perfect natural defenses. In 1969, Caernarfon Castle was the setting for the Investiture of the Prince of Wales.

• Built by King Edward I in the 13th century, Caernarfon Castle boasts a magnificent 13 towers and is one of the most impressive medieval fortresses in Britain. This massive castle is superbly situated, with the River Seiont and the Menai Strait on two sides forming perfect natural defenses. In 1969, Caernarfon Castle was the setting for the Investiture of the Prince of Wales.

The United Kingdom is a sovereign state located off the north-western coast of continental Europe. With a total area of approximately 248,532 square kilometres (95,960 sq mi), the UK occupies the major part of the British Isles archipelago and includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern one-sixth of the island of Ireland and many smaller surrounding islands. It is the world's 7th largest island country. 

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