The United Kingdom (nations) Flashcards
How is England divided?
England is divided into three parts: Northern, Midland, and Southern.
What are the alternative names for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom, The UK, Britain, and Great Britain.
Give me the main 5 characteristics of Northern England.
Pennine Mountains: they are large deposits of coal and iron on either side. Many of their minerals are taken by industries.
Industrial North: the most important area when the Industrial Revolution took place.
Industry: Western - cotton goods.
Eastern - woolen goods.
Northern - Ship-building.
Southern - steel goods.
The lake district has a National Park.
The potteries: famous because of the production of china.
Give me the 2 main characteristics of Midland England.
West midlands: (called Black Country) During the Industrial Revolution it developed into the countries major engineering center.
East midlands: most important fishing ports.
What are the most important cities in Midland England?
Birmingham: 2nd largest city in Britain.
Nottingham: Robin Hood’s legend.
Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare’s birthplace.
Give me the 4 main characteristics of Southern England.
The Downs: hills used for sheep farming. The southern side reaches the sea, forming White Cliffs.
County of Kent: the garden of England. (agriculture)
Industry: light industry for the most part, farming and dairy production, some industries and agriculture.
English Rivera: most populated holiday area.
How is Scotland divided?
It is also divided into three parts: Southern uplands, Midlands, and highlands.
Give me the 4 main characteristics of the Southern Uplands of Scotland.
Border with England.
Smalls towns.
Sheep farming.
North Sea oil industry.
Give me the 2 main characteristics of the midlands of Scotland.
Most populated area.
Central plains.
Give me the 4 main characteristics of the highlands of Scotland.
Tall mountains and deep valleys.
Small islands.
Production of whiskey.
Industry: heavy and light.
What is Scotland known for?
They are known for having fresh water locks, like Lock Ness, kilts, medieval, poetry and songs.
Characteristics of Edinburgh.
It's a middle-class city. 1st city in the world to have its own fire brigade.
