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The European Union:

The European Union:. Concept began with Winston Churchill after WWII 1992 – Officially began 2000 – Euro € became official currency of the EU Today there are 27 countries in the EU. The United Kingdom. Nations Included: England, Wales,

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The European Union:

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  1. The European Union: • Concept began with Winston Churchill after WWII • 1992 – Officially began • 2000 – Euro € became official currency of the EU • Today there are 27 countries in the EU

  2. The United Kingdom Nations Included: England, Wales, Scotland & No. Ireland

  3. Capital: London (Urban area population of 9.8 million ) Population of UK: 60.9m Great Britain (Britain) is made up of England, Scotland and Wales, whereas the UK is Britain as well as Northern Ireland.

  4. Money: British Pound 1 = $1.66 • Member of the E.U. but do NOT use the Euro

  5. Government:Constitutional Monarchy- Queen Elizabeth II is Figure-Head leader

  6. Has 2 houses: House of Lords House of Commons Parliament:

  7. LEADER: • David Cameron – Prime Minister Elected 2010

  8. Church of England (Anglican) Catholic Other Christian Denominations Muslim & Jewish Religion:

  9. Climate: Mostly Marine West Coast Languages: -English w/ many dialects -Welch -Scottish -Gaelic -Many other foreign languages

  10. Natural Resources: • Coal, oil, natural gas • Tin, limestone • Iron ore, salt • Potatoes, fish

  11. Cross of St. Charles (English) Cross of St. Andrews (Scottish) Cross of St. Patrick (Irish) Flag of the United Kingdom:

  12. A large circle of huge stones Built in 3 stages b/t 3000-1000 BC Temple for Druids? Sun dial? Calendar stone? Don’t know the actual reason! Stonehenge: located south of London on a large plain

  13. Royal Shakespearian Theatre built here in 1952 Stratford upon Avon: Birthplace of William Shakespeare

  14. Considered the greatest dramatist in the world Wrote 37 plays 154 sonnets Other poems Wm. Shakespeare: 1565-1616

  15. Anne Hathaway’s Home - Shakespeare’s wife Thatched Roofs: Cottages in Stratford are built with thatched roofs from local grass

  16. A series of military campaigns to regain Jerusalem from the Islamic people Took place b/t 1095-1291 Basically a failure that caused long lasting hatred and shattered lives Crusades:

  17. Oldest institution of higher learning in the English-speaking world 1st classes began in 1117 Located north of London Oxford University:

  18. Official residence of the British kings and queens 600 rooms filled with beautiful art Home of QEII Buckingham Palace

  19. Changing of the guard atBuckingham Palace

  20. Named after Sir Benjamin Hall in 1859 Ben is the bell not the tower Bell is 13.5 tons Can be heard all over London Located by Parliament on Thames River Big Ben:

  21. Located in central London Celebrates the British naval commander, Sir. Horatio Nelson – He defeated Napolean. Trafalgar Square

  22. Obelisk taken to London from Egypt by the Romans Located along the Thames River bank Once belonged to Cleopatra Cleopatra’s Needle

  23. Once a Catholic Church but changed by Henry VIII Now Church of England Plagued by numerous fires Sculptures, Paintings, etc Princess Diana was married here to Prince Charles St. Paul’s Cathedral:

  24. Located over Thames River in London Tower Bridge:

  25. Royal Palace Located 22 mi south of London Overlooks the Thames River “Keep” or round part is most likely where the knights of the round table met during King Arthur’s time (Camelot) Windsor Castle:

  26. Located on the north bank of the Thames River Built 1078 Once royal Residence Later a prison Today it is where the crown jewels are kept Tower of London:

  27. Most famous of all England’s churches Built in 1245 Style is French Gothic Where Princess Diana’s funeral was held Westminster Cathedral

  28. Soccer cricket Rugby Sports

  29. 32 mile long tunnel b/t England and France 3 tubes (tunnels) 2 for trains going each direction and 1 for service Takes about 35 minutes to go under the ocean floor! Chunnel

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