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the United Kingdom

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  • Who is this?
    This is Queen Elizabeth. She was born in 1926 in London.
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  • Who is this?
    This is Prince Charles, born in 1948. He will become the King of Great Britain when her mother (Elizabeth) passes away.
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  • Who are these men?
    These are the sons of Prince Charles. Prince William (and his spouse Catherine) on the right and Prince Harry (with his spouse Meghan) on the left.
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  • Tell me about this place.
    This place is in London: the Palace of Westminster also known as the Houses of Parliament. The bell inside the clock is called Big Ben.
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  • This is the Tower of London. What is it?
    It's a historic castle in London (from 1078). It has been used as a royal residence, but also as a prison. It has a reputation of torture and death.
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  • What is "the Union Jack"?
    The national flag of the United Kingdom.
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  • Which countries belong to the United Kingdom?
    England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland
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  • Which countries belong to Great Britain?
    England, Scotland, and Wales
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  • What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
    London (population 15 million in 2017).
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  • What is a double decker?
    It is the famous red bus that has two storeys.
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  • What river runs through London?
    The Thames.
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  • What is Loch Ness in Scotland famous for?
    The story tells that there is a monster living in this deep lake. Many people travel to the Scottish Highlands to see the monster (also known as Nessie).
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  • Is this Tower Bridge or London Bridge?
    Tower Bridge, built between 1886 and 1894. It crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and it is an iconic symbol of London.
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  • This is Buckingham Palace. What is it?
    It is the London residence of the monarch. In times of national joy and sorrow, the British people gather around this square.
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  • Tell me about Changing the Guards.
    Soldiers on active duty exchange places with new soldiers. A ceremony with music from a military band.
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  • What is the lenght of the Tube-system in London?
    About 400 kilometres. It is the second biggest underground system in the world.
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