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British Culture SocietyChapter 1 IntroductionThe Greatness of Great BritainWhat is the primary reason nations grow to greatness?pub British Who Is Who?Queen Victoria1. Great Britain: NamesThe full name of the UKthe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandGreat Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) and Northern IrelandGreat Britain Capital: LondonPopulation: 61 millionLand area: approximately 240, 000 sq kmEnglandCapital: LondonPopulation: 48,9 millionLand area: 130, 836 sq kmScotland Capital: EdinburghPopulation: 5,1 millionLand area: nearly 80 thousand sq kmWalesCapital: CardiffPopulation: 2,9 millionLand area: 20, 764 sq kmNorthern IrelandCapital: BelfastPopulation: 1,7 millionLand area: around 14 thousand sq kmThe national anthem of Great Britain:God Save the QueenStar Spangled Banner Deutschlandlied(the Song of the Germans)La Marseillaise 2. GEOGRAPHY 2.1 Location Geographical features of Britain:Britain is an island countryThe north and west of Britain are mainly highlands; and the east and southeast are mostly lowlands. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Britain (1,343m).Severn River is the longest river in Britain (338km).Thames River is the second longest and most important river in Britain. (336km).Lough Neagh is the largest lake in Britain which is located in Northern Ireland. (396 square kilometres). 2. 2 ClimateMild maritime type of climate:A gift of the North Atlantic Drift CurrentTemperature: -7 to 29 centigrade Rainfall: protracted drizzle instead of heavy showersLack of sunshine: London’s Pea Soup Fogs 2.3 LondonWhen a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford. - Samuel Johnsonthe City of Londonthe City of Westminsterthe ‘tube’Thames RiverPopulation: 7.2 millionArea: 1,580 sq kmHeathrow Airport2.4 Other Major CitiesBirmingham (264 sq km/1 million)Factories – coalManchester (116 sq km/2.3 million)Textiles (all cotton imported)Liverpool (113 sq km/500k)Seaport – food/ machine toolsOther