Introduction to British Civ course for ISLAIN 1st year students

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• Last but not least!

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• What is special about Britain?

The Monarch is Head of State.The Royal Family at

House of Lords

Parliament: House of Commons

Prince William’s Wedding with Catherine Middleton, April 2011

British Prime Minister David Cameron

British Cabinet with the Queen

THERE IS NO PRESIDENT!

UK, ENGLAND, BRITAIN, OR GREAT BRITAIN

When people say England, they sometimes mean Great Britain, sometimes the United Kingdom,

sometimes the British Isles - but never England.''How to be an Alien' by George Mikes

UK, ENGLAND, BRITAIN, OR GREAT BRITAIN

UK, ENGLAND, BRITAIN, OR GREAT BRITAIN

• What is Great Britain?• Great Britain is the official name given to the

two kingdoms of England and Scotland, and the principality of Wales.

• Great Britain is made up of: • England - The capital is London. • Scotland - The capital is Edinburgh . • Wales - The capital is Cardiff.

Is Great Britain the same as the UK?

Great Britain + Northern Ireland =UK

Great Britain VS United Kingdom