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ENGLAND

ENGLAND. Made by Y. Vitko , 7 “A”. LONDON. London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. London is the most populous and the largest city in the United Kingdom and in the European Union. It is one of the world's leading financial centers. 

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ENGLAND

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  1. ENGLAND Made by Y. Vitko, 7 “A”

  2. LONDON • London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. London is the most populous and the largest city in the United Kingdom and in the European Union. It is one of the world's leading financial centers.  • London is a world cultural capital. It is the world's most-visited city because of its museums, picture galleries and historic places.   • In 2012 London became the first city to host the modern Summer Olympic Games three times.

  3. ROYAL LONDON • Many places in London are connected with the Crown. There are royal palaces, royal parks, roads and streets where beautiful ceremonies are held. • The most important building is Buckingham Palace. It is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II. • All together there are ten royal parks in and around London which are owned by the Crown. Each park has its own character.

  4. CITIES of ENGLAND • Oxford and Cambridge are most famous for their world famous universities. • Cambridgeis now widely regarded as the high-tech capital of Britain and one of the main technology centers in Europe. • Winchester is known for being the former capital of England. It has a rich history and dates back to the Iron age 150 BC, when a fort was built on St Catherine's hill. • Portsmouth is a dynamic and vibrant waterfront city bursting with great reasons to visit. It is proud of its naval and maritime heritage, museums and galleries, unique shopping destinations, great places to eat and miles and miles of beautiful seafront. Portsmouth offers something for absolutely everyone.

  5. INTERESTING PLACES in ENGLAND • The Tower of London lies on the north bank of the River Thames. The earliest part of the fortification, the White Tower, was built in the 11th century. • Stonehenge is a circular group of massive, upright stones that dates back more than 5,000 years. Stonehenge's purpose is unclear. It is thought that it may have been a type of astronomical calendar for predicting the seasons or a temple built for sky or sun worship. • The English town of Stratford-upon-Avon was the birthplace and home of William Shakespeare. He was born here in 1564, and here he died in 1616. William Shakespeare and his wife, Anne Hathaway, are buried in the Church of the Holy Trinity.

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