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1. What’s the difference between the United Kingdom and Great Britain?

Dublin [ˈdʌblɪn]

https://www.bekcruddace.co.uk/portfolio/illustrated-visitor-map-of-balmoral-castle/

conservatory* I [kən'sɜ:vət(ə)ri] 1) теплиця, оранжерея; зимовий сад 2) консерваторія


2. The flag of Britain

Saint George is the patron of England


Saint Andrew – Scotland
Saint Patrick – Ireland
Saint David – Wales

The flag of Wales


3. National costumes

National flowers

rose (the emblem of royal house)

shamrock (illustrates the doctrine of Holy Trinity)

thistle (a symbol of defence)

daffodil (Narcissus)
*poppy – worn on Remembrance Day (November 11th )

4. Holidays

Boxing day (December26th)

5. The most common superstitions in Britain


6. Landmarks and prolific names

Giant’s causeway (Giant Finn MacCool vs Benandonner)

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-irish-myth-of-the-giant-s-causeway-iseult-gillespie
Hadrian’s Wall

Boudica - https://www.history.com/news/who-was-boudica

Boudica - https://www.history.com/news/who-was-boudica

Domesday survey/Domesday Book (1086) – first census (William the Conqueror)

Doomsday book
The Stone of Scone (Stone of Destiny) – symbol of Scotland’s monarchy.

In 1296, it was taken to England and later placed under the Coronation Chair.

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