The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The U. K. is situated on the group of islands. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales.

Great Britain is separated from the continent by the English Channel.

The capital of Great Britain is London.

There are many rivers in Britain. They are not long but some of them are deep. The longest river is the Severn. There are many mountains in the north of England and in Scotland but they are not very high. The highest mountain in Great Britain is Ben Nevis. There are many lakes in Scotland. The most beautiful is Loch Lomond.

Britain is one of the most highly industrialised countries in the world

English is the official, but not the only language which people speak in the country.

The largest cities of Great Britain besides London are: Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh.
Great Britain is a constitutional monarchy. The powers of the British Queen are limited by Parliament. The British Parliament consists of the sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has always played an important role in world politics.