Flashcards on Great Britain: Geography, Politics, Culture
Great Britain: Geography, Politics, Culture – Student Guide
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Card 1
Question: What is the full official name of Britain as given in the content?
Answer: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Card 2
Question: Where is Great Britain located and what is its approximate area?
Answer: In the north-west part of Europe, covering more than 250,000 km².
Card 3
Question: Into which four parts is Great Britain divided?
Answer: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Card 4
Question: When did Northern Ireland become connected to Great Britain according to the content?
Answer: In 1921, in a national referendum.
Card 5
Question: What is the approximate population of Great Britain and its population density?
Answer: About 58 million people; around 240 people per square kilometer.
Card 6
Question: Name three important rivers mentioned in Great Britain and their general locations.
Answer: River Thames in the south-east, the Mersey in the north-west of England, and the River Clyde in Scotland.
Card 7
Question: What climate zone does Great Britain lie in and what are its main climate characteristics?
Answer: Temperate climate zone; climate is affected by the ocean, with small temperature differences between winter and summer and sufficient rainfall.
Card 8
Question: What type of political system does Great Britain have?
Answer: A constitutional monarchy.
Card 9
Question: Who is named as the current head of state in the content, and what is his full name?
Answer: King Charles III — Charles Philip Arthur George.
Card 10
Question: How many seats are in the House of Lords according to the content?
Answer: The House consists of 650 members.