UNIT 1 UK FACTS Flashcards
Where is the UK?
It is located in North-west Europe between the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean
The UK is the __ __ island in the world
It is the 9th largest island
Population of the UK
Around 63million (July 2013 estimate)
The UK is the __ ___ population in the world
It’s the 22nd largest population
The UK is the ___ most ___ populated country
It’s the 51st most densely populated country
The UK land area
Covers an area of 243.610 sq km (square kilometers)
Has a land area of ….
The UK is the ___ largest country
80th
Roughly the same size as
Ecuador, Ghana and Romania
Flag of the UK
The Union Jack
Currency of the UK
Pound sterling
Capital City of the UK and its population
London has a population of around 8million in the build up area
(8.174.000)
London is the __ ___ city in Europe
It’s the 3rd largest city in Europe
National Day of the UK
It hasn’t got a national day.
The days of the patrons saints are considered to be like the national days
Climate of the UK
Temperate climate
How is the climate of the UK moderated?
by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current, which makes it warmer than its northerly latitude would suggest.
