English-speaking countries

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1. English-speaking countries
2. INTRODUCTION  Many people around the world speak and learn English.  It is an international language.
3. - English is the native language in: New Zealand The UK Australia Canada The USA Ireland
4. the UK The UK is located mainly on 2 large islands in the Atlantic Ocean. English is the official and national language in the UK. The flag is called Union Jack, because there are crosses of 3 united countries under 1 monarch - the kingdom of England and Wales, of Scotland and of Northern Ireland. The capital city of England is London. England is famous for universities at Oxford and Cambridge, writers like Shakespeare, and musicians like the Beatles.
5. FAMOUS PLACES IN THE UK  Must-see places in the London are: London Eye, Buckingham palace (where the Queen lived), Wimbledon Stadium, Hyde Park, Tower Bridge and the Houses of Parliament (with the famous bell “Big Ben”).  In the streets of London you can often see double-decker buses and black taxis.  In Madame Tussauds museum you can see wax figures of many famous people, like the Royal family, or popular singers and actors - so you can take a photo with them.
6. Ireland  It is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean.  It is not a part of the UK.  On the Irish flag there are 3 colours - green, white and orange.  The popular name of the country is Eire.  The capital is Dublin.  English and Gaelic are the official languages.  It is famous for writers like Oscar Wilde, Saint Patrick's day, Irish coffee, Irish pubs, Riverdance, and shamrocks.  Shamrock is the national flower of Ireland.
7. FAMOUS PLACES IN IRELAND  Places to see in Ireland are: national parks, cliffs, centuries-old castles, villages, mountains, islands, and beaches.  In Dublin you can visit the shipyard where the famous Titanic was built.  A lot of films and TV series were made in Ireland, because of its fascinating nature and landmarks. Some of those are: Star wars, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and Braveheart.
8. The USA = the United States of America.  In the United States of America there are 50 states.  There are 50 stars on its flag – they represent the 50 states and there are 13 stripes – they represent the 13 original colonies.  The capital city of the USA is Washington D.C.  People who live in the USA are the Americans.  English is the first state language.
9. FAMOUS PLACES IN THE USA  Some famous places you can see in the USA are:  the Empire State Building & the Statue of Liberty in New York  the amazing Grand Canyon  the White House – where president of the United States works  the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and many more…
10. Canada  It is a country in North America. It is located above the USA.  The capital city is Ottawa.  The official languages are English and French.  People who live in this country are the Canadians.  On the national flag you can see white and red colours, and a maple leaf.  Canada is famous for making maple syrup. Canada’s national sport is ice hockey.  The symbol of Canada are animals like moose, polar bears and grizzlies.
11. FAMOUS PLACES IN CANADA  Canada has the longest coastline in the world.  It has more lakes than any other country in the world and the National Parks are a natural treasure.  There are also many waterfalls, like the famous Niagara Falls.
12. Australia  It is both a continent and a country which lies between the Indian and the Pacific Ocean.  The capital of the country is Canberra.  People who live there are the Australians, also called Aussies.  English is the first state language.  In the left corner of the Australian flag there is a small Union Jack (UK flag), because Australia used to be a colony of the United Kingdom.  The symbols of Australia are animals like kangaroos, koalas and ostriches.
13. FAMOUS PLACES IN THE AUSTRALIA  Sidney Opera house  National parks  Wonderful beaches  and waterfalls
14. New Zealand • A country in the Pacific Ocean. • It consists of 2 islands – North and South Island. • The official languages are English and Maori. • Kiwi bird is the national symbol of the country. • New Zealanders like to call themselves the Kiwis and the language they speak “kiwi English”. • The capital city is Wellington. • In the left corner of NZ flag there is a small Union Jack (UK flag), because NZ used to be a colony of the United Kingdom.
15. FAMOUS PLACES IN NEW ZEALAND  The location where Lord of the Rings and Hobbit were filmed  Amazing caves  Beautiful national parks
16. QUIZ TIME! In which country is: 1. the Buckingham palace? 2. the Opera house? 3. Hollywood? 4. the river Thames? 5. Arizona? 6. the South Island ? 7. Madame Tussauds museum? 8. Niagara Falls? 9. the Statue of Liberty? 10. What is Big Ben? 11. What bird is the symbol of New Zealand? 12. What flower is the symbol of Ireland? 13. What animals are symbols of Australia? 14. What animals are symbols of Canada?