Monday, January 26, 2009

GREAT BRITAIN


  • Union Jack


  • Flag of the Isle of Man


  • Ben Nevis

What is the highest point of Great Britain?
The highest point of Great Britain is Ben Nevis (1344m).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Britain


What is the Flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland called?

The flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is sometimes called the Union Jack.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/europe/britain/flag.shtml



What is the population of Great Britain?
The population of Britain is at present nearing 60 million people (59, 755, 700).

http://elt.britcoun.org.pl/elt/s_fco.htm



Does the Isle of Man belong to Great Britain?

The Isle of Man doesn’t belong to Great Britain, because Great Britain is an island.

http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk /home/scotland/britain.html


When was the name Great Britain first officially used and by whom?
The name Great Britain was first officially used in 1603 by King James I (who was also James VI of Scotland).
http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/scotland/britain.html

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