bunga beringin merah United kingdom
United kingdom
Luis Enrique Alamilla Sánchez
Joel Antonio García García
Nation
Nation
• The united kingdom is comprised of 4 countries, Scotland,
Wales, England and Northern Ireland, each with a different
history and traditions that tell them below. This
St. George
Gales
St. Patrick
St. Andrew
Union flag
• The origin of the flag of the union,
what we know today, dates back to
1606, when King James IV of
Scotland was crowned under the
English crown uniting both crowns,
the crown of England and the
crown of Scotland. And after, The
state came into being following the
Treaty of Union in 1706, ratified by
the Acts of Union 1707, which
united the kingdoms of England and
Scotland to form a single united
kingdom, the kingdom of great
Britain
Union flag
• in 1800, after the incorporation of Ireland to the United
Kingdom, the flag was modified as we know it today, while
Ireland seceded in 1922 united kingdom, a small portion of
Ireland, we know today as north Ireland, continued
incorporated to the united kingdom
Capital city
• London is located south of England and is
the political and economic capital of the UK.
The city center is located 60 km from the
mouth of the Thames, the river that runs
through the city. Its privileged location in the
center of the southwest of England
benefited because, for a long time was the
richest and most populous region of the
country. London is one of the most
important cities in the world, and that since
1750 the population grew from 700,000 to
over 4,500,000 in 1901 (6,600,000 in the
suburban area). In the late nineteenth
century London had become the capital of
finance and international trade. today the
city has more than 8,500 million people
National anthem
• Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, It is the current
national anthem of Wales. It was originally
written by Evan James Welsh poet being
the melody composed by his son, James
James
• There no a hymn of England itself, since
England has no official national anthem.
Depending on the occasion, usually you
use one of the following three
compositions usually proposed as such:
God Save the Queen, Land of Hope and
Glory and Jerusalem.
National anthem
• Ireland's Call is an Irish song used as an
anthem in the national team matches Rugby
(Irish Rugby Football Union), and keep the
other teams on the island of Ireland. For some
time it has also been adopted by other sports
such as Hockey and Cricket.
• Officially, there are two national anthem of
Scotland that replace God Save the Queen,
There are several candidates, among them has
emerged an intense social and political debate,
and some of which are already frequently used
as hymns in political or sporting events.
"Flower of Scotland" and "Scotland the Brave",
being the first, using sports teams, and the
second socio political nationalist areas.
Currency
• The pound is the currency of the UK and the Crown
Dependencies. The pound sterling is the fourth most-traded
currency in the international exchange market behind the
dollar, the euro and the Japanese yen. As currency, the term
pound originates from the value of the weight of a pound of
high purity silver known as sterling silver.
• Pesos and pounds: 1GBP=25.4638 MXN
State and politics
State and politics
• The united kingdom is a parliamentary monarchy whose head
of state is Elizabeth II , It also is the head of state of fifteen
other countries of the Commonwealth of Nations, placing the
UK in a personal union with those nations. nations like canada
and South Africa. The UK parliament, which meets in the
Palace of Westminster has two chambers: the House of
Commons (elected by the people) and the House of Lords. Any
law passed by parliament requires royal assent to become law
Palace of Westminster
• The Palace of Westminster, also known as The Parliament
('Parliament') houses the two chambers of Parliament of the
United Kingdom (the House of Lords and House of Commons).
The palace, which is one of the four places World Heritage City
of London, declared by UNESCO in 1987, is located on the
north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster,
near other government buildings Whitehall.
Parliament
• The House of Lords includes two different types of members: The
Lords Spiritual (the senior clergymen of the Church of England) and
the Lords Temporal (nobles members). The members of this chamber
are elected by the nobility; hereditary were before, but now only two
positions are hereditary. On the other hand, members of the House
of Commons are elected democratically. The House of Lords and
House of Commons meet in separate rooms at the Palace of
Westminster (commonly known as the Houses of Parliament) in
London the British capital (more precisely, in the municipality and city
known as City of Westminster ). By constitutional convention, all
government ministers, including the Prime Minister are elected from
the House of Commons or House of Lords.
Prime Minister
• Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland North is the head of Her Majesty's Government in the
United Kingdom. Prime Minister and Cabinet (composed of all
the ministers of higher rank, who are the heads of government
department) are collectively accountable for their policies and
actions to the monarch, the Parliament, its political party and
ultimately to the electorate. The current prime minister, David
Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, was appointed by
the Queen on May 11, 2010.
Queen Elizabeth II
• She is the current British monarch, and therefore Queen of
sixteen sovereign states known as the Realms of the
Commonwealth of Nations. It is the main political figure of
fifty-three member countries of the Commonwealth of
Nations. In its specific role as monarch of the United Kingdom
is itself the supreme governor of the Church of England. His
political role covers large areas, has significant constitutional
functions and acts as a focus for national unity of the British
and as representative of his nation to the world
Main political parties
• The Conservative Party, officially the Conservative and
Unionist Party is a center-right party in the UK. He
currently holds the majority of the House of
Commons, having won 330 of the 650 seats in the
general election of 2015. Between 2010 and 2015 was
the party with the most members in the Parliament
and ruled in coalition with the Liberal Democrats. It is
the party's largest local government with more than
8,296 counselors.
• The Labour Party is a center-left political party in the
UK. It is considered as the main party of the left in
England, Scotland and Wales since 1920. He has
recently started to reorganize in Ireland Norte.10
Exceeded for the first time the Liberal Party in the UK
in general elections in the early 1920s.
Customs
Popular food
• Fish and chips: It is a very popular dish fast food in
England. The dish consists of fish of different kinds
batter with flour and egg accompanied by fries
which usually add salt and vinegar.
• SUNDAY ROAST: So called because it is typical to
take Sunday roast is different meats accompanied
by roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, sausages
and seasonal vegetables all washed down with a
thick sauce made with onions and gravy.
• BANGERS AND MASH: They are sausages with
mashed potato. The sausages can be of various
types and mashed potato is natural. In this dish it
is also added Gravy
Popular drinks
• The traditional English drink par excellence is
undoubtedly the tea is consumed at all times and in
many ways, having a specific way to prepare.
• But not only they drink tea, coffee are taking
advantage in many houses and English bars. The
coffee is accompanied with milk, or you can take
mocha, cappuccino with milk foam, cream or some
flavored syrup in bars and lounges.
• During the day and a cocktail hour you can never
miss a beer, usually served in pints or half pints. in
the united kingdom it is very traditional and there is
a whole culture dedicated to beer.
Popular sports
• Football: Is the most popular sport in England, Scotland and
around, and one of the most popular in Wales and Northern
Ireland. The modern rules of football were issued in London
in 1863 by the newly founded The Football Association. The
current Premier League was founded in 1992, relegating the
old First Division to the second step. The top clubs in
England are Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal.
Popular sports
• Rugby:
the selections of rugby of the four
nations of the UK began to face annually in the
Home Nations Championship in 1883. Since it
began to be played Rugby World Cup in 1987,
only he managed to win in 2003. England Wales
took fourth place in 1987 , the fourth in 1991
Scotland, and Ireland only reached the
quarterfinals.
• Cricket: is popular in England and Wales. The
English cricket team, which also includes players
from Wales, have Test status. He faces Australia
in the Ashes series. The County Championship is
the major league cricket in England and Wales,
played since 1890. There competing teams of the
18 first-class counties
Celebrations
• Boxing Day. It is a UK public holiday celebrated on December 26. It
is known as Boxing Day because it is a time when traders receive
their Christmas bonus.
• Bruges Day: October 31 is associated with witches and ghosts
present in the ancient Celtic tradition called Celtic Old Year's
Night, a night when all the witches and wandering spirits roam on
earth is assumed. Children take to the streets dressed in terrifying
costumes and carrying lanterns, pumpkins and candles
• Easter: relates to the name of the Saxon goddess of spring, Eostre,
whose day coincided with the spring equinox. Today, this day is
used by the Christian church to remember the resurrection of
Jesus. Tradition says that should give beautifully decorated eggs
loved ones to symbolize the new life that comes with spring.
Main bands
• The Beatles were a
band
of English rock active during the
1960s, and recognized
as
the
most commercially successful and
critically acclaimed in the history of popular
music. Formed in Liverpool, it was established
since 1962
by John Lennon,
Paul
McCartney and Ringo Starr
• The Rolling Stones is a British rock band originally
from London. The band was founded in April 1962.
They are considered one of the greatest and most
influential bands in rock history, being the group
that laid the foundations of contemporary rock.
Counting from the beginning with the favor of
critics, some of your materials are considered
among the best of all time
Main bands
• Queen is a British rock band formed in 1970 in
London. They had a significant impact in the United
States in the late 1970s, and with a large repertoire of
éxitos.5 artistic level has been highlighted their
musical diversity, multi-layered arrangements and
vocal harmonies. It is considered a band of great
influence on the development of hard rock and heavy
metal
• Pink Floyd was British rock band, considered a
cultural icon of rock in the twentieth century and one
of the most influential bands in the history of music,
which gained great popularity for their psychedelic
music that evolved into progressive rock with step
weather. It is known for its high philosophical lyrics,
sonic experimentation, innovative album cover art,
and elaborate live shows.
Clothes
• Although England is a rich country in folklore and traditions, it
does not have a "typical" defined suit. The best-known folk
costumes are those of the Morris dancers. They can be seen in
many places during the summer months performing folk
dances that on occasion had rituals and magic associated with
the awakening of the land meanings.
• The costumes vary from one group to another, but basically
consists of white trousers, a white shirt, pads of bells placed
around the calf, and a hat made of felt or straw, decorated
with ribbons and flowers. The bells and ribbons away evil and
attract fertility. Morris dancing was initially a male tradition,
but today, in some groups, women also participate.
Thanks
Luis Enrique Alamilla Sánchez
Joel Antonio García García
Nation
Nation
• The united kingdom is comprised of 4 countries, Scotland,
Wales, England and Northern Ireland, each with a different
history and traditions that tell them below. This
St. George
Gales
St. Patrick
St. Andrew
Union flag
• The origin of the flag of the union,
what we know today, dates back to
1606, when King James IV of
Scotland was crowned under the
English crown uniting both crowns,
the crown of England and the
crown of Scotland. And after, The
state came into being following the
Treaty of Union in 1706, ratified by
the Acts of Union 1707, which
united the kingdoms of England and
Scotland to form a single united
kingdom, the kingdom of great
Britain
Union flag
• in 1800, after the incorporation of Ireland to the United
Kingdom, the flag was modified as we know it today, while
Ireland seceded in 1922 united kingdom, a small portion of
Ireland, we know today as north Ireland, continued
incorporated to the united kingdom
Capital city
• London is located south of England and is
the political and economic capital of the UK.
The city center is located 60 km from the
mouth of the Thames, the river that runs
through the city. Its privileged location in the
center of the southwest of England
benefited because, for a long time was the
richest and most populous region of the
country. London is one of the most
important cities in the world, and that since
1750 the population grew from 700,000 to
over 4,500,000 in 1901 (6,600,000 in the
suburban area). In the late nineteenth
century London had become the capital of
finance and international trade. today the
city has more than 8,500 million people
National anthem
• Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, It is the current
national anthem of Wales. It was originally
written by Evan James Welsh poet being
the melody composed by his son, James
James
• There no a hymn of England itself, since
England has no official national anthem.
Depending on the occasion, usually you
use one of the following three
compositions usually proposed as such:
God Save the Queen, Land of Hope and
Glory and Jerusalem.
National anthem
• Ireland's Call is an Irish song used as an
anthem in the national team matches Rugby
(Irish Rugby Football Union), and keep the
other teams on the island of Ireland. For some
time it has also been adopted by other sports
such as Hockey and Cricket.
• Officially, there are two national anthem of
Scotland that replace God Save the Queen,
There are several candidates, among them has
emerged an intense social and political debate,
and some of which are already frequently used
as hymns in political or sporting events.
"Flower of Scotland" and "Scotland the Brave",
being the first, using sports teams, and the
second socio political nationalist areas.
Currency
• The pound is the currency of the UK and the Crown
Dependencies. The pound sterling is the fourth most-traded
currency in the international exchange market behind the
dollar, the euro and the Japanese yen. As currency, the term
pound originates from the value of the weight of a pound of
high purity silver known as sterling silver.
• Pesos and pounds: 1GBP=25.4638 MXN
State and politics
State and politics
• The united kingdom is a parliamentary monarchy whose head
of state is Elizabeth II , It also is the head of state of fifteen
other countries of the Commonwealth of Nations, placing the
UK in a personal union with those nations. nations like canada
and South Africa. The UK parliament, which meets in the
Palace of Westminster has two chambers: the House of
Commons (elected by the people) and the House of Lords. Any
law passed by parliament requires royal assent to become law
Palace of Westminster
• The Palace of Westminster, also known as The Parliament
('Parliament') houses the two chambers of Parliament of the
United Kingdom (the House of Lords and House of Commons).
The palace, which is one of the four places World Heritage City
of London, declared by UNESCO in 1987, is located on the
north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster,
near other government buildings Whitehall.
Parliament
• The House of Lords includes two different types of members: The
Lords Spiritual (the senior clergymen of the Church of England) and
the Lords Temporal (nobles members). The members of this chamber
are elected by the nobility; hereditary were before, but now only two
positions are hereditary. On the other hand, members of the House
of Commons are elected democratically. The House of Lords and
House of Commons meet in separate rooms at the Palace of
Westminster (commonly known as the Houses of Parliament) in
London the British capital (more precisely, in the municipality and city
known as City of Westminster ). By constitutional convention, all
government ministers, including the Prime Minister are elected from
the House of Commons or House of Lords.
Prime Minister
• Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland North is the head of Her Majesty's Government in the
United Kingdom. Prime Minister and Cabinet (composed of all
the ministers of higher rank, who are the heads of government
department) are collectively accountable for their policies and
actions to the monarch, the Parliament, its political party and
ultimately to the electorate. The current prime minister, David
Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, was appointed by
the Queen on May 11, 2010.
Queen Elizabeth II
• She is the current British monarch, and therefore Queen of
sixteen sovereign states known as the Realms of the
Commonwealth of Nations. It is the main political figure of
fifty-three member countries of the Commonwealth of
Nations. In its specific role as monarch of the United Kingdom
is itself the supreme governor of the Church of England. His
political role covers large areas, has significant constitutional
functions and acts as a focus for national unity of the British
and as representative of his nation to the world
Main political parties
• The Conservative Party, officially the Conservative and
Unionist Party is a center-right party in the UK. He
currently holds the majority of the House of
Commons, having won 330 of the 650 seats in the
general election of 2015. Between 2010 and 2015 was
the party with the most members in the Parliament
and ruled in coalition with the Liberal Democrats. It is
the party's largest local government with more than
8,296 counselors.
• The Labour Party is a center-left political party in the
UK. It is considered as the main party of the left in
England, Scotland and Wales since 1920. He has
recently started to reorganize in Ireland Norte.10
Exceeded for the first time the Liberal Party in the UK
in general elections in the early 1920s.
Customs
Popular food
• Fish and chips: It is a very popular dish fast food in
England. The dish consists of fish of different kinds
batter with flour and egg accompanied by fries
which usually add salt and vinegar.
• SUNDAY ROAST: So called because it is typical to
take Sunday roast is different meats accompanied
by roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, sausages
and seasonal vegetables all washed down with a
thick sauce made with onions and gravy.
• BANGERS AND MASH: They are sausages with
mashed potato. The sausages can be of various
types and mashed potato is natural. In this dish it
is also added Gravy
Popular drinks
• The traditional English drink par excellence is
undoubtedly the tea is consumed at all times and in
many ways, having a specific way to prepare.
• But not only they drink tea, coffee are taking
advantage in many houses and English bars. The
coffee is accompanied with milk, or you can take
mocha, cappuccino with milk foam, cream or some
flavored syrup in bars and lounges.
• During the day and a cocktail hour you can never
miss a beer, usually served in pints or half pints. in
the united kingdom it is very traditional and there is
a whole culture dedicated to beer.
Popular sports
• Football: Is the most popular sport in England, Scotland and
around, and one of the most popular in Wales and Northern
Ireland. The modern rules of football were issued in London
in 1863 by the newly founded The Football Association. The
current Premier League was founded in 1992, relegating the
old First Division to the second step. The top clubs in
England are Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal.
Popular sports
• Rugby:
the selections of rugby of the four
nations of the UK began to face annually in the
Home Nations Championship in 1883. Since it
began to be played Rugby World Cup in 1987,
only he managed to win in 2003. England Wales
took fourth place in 1987 , the fourth in 1991
Scotland, and Ireland only reached the
quarterfinals.
• Cricket: is popular in England and Wales. The
English cricket team, which also includes players
from Wales, have Test status. He faces Australia
in the Ashes series. The County Championship is
the major league cricket in England and Wales,
played since 1890. There competing teams of the
18 first-class counties
Celebrations
• Boxing Day. It is a UK public holiday celebrated on December 26. It
is known as Boxing Day because it is a time when traders receive
their Christmas bonus.
• Bruges Day: October 31 is associated with witches and ghosts
present in the ancient Celtic tradition called Celtic Old Year's
Night, a night when all the witches and wandering spirits roam on
earth is assumed. Children take to the streets dressed in terrifying
costumes and carrying lanterns, pumpkins and candles
• Easter: relates to the name of the Saxon goddess of spring, Eostre,
whose day coincided with the spring equinox. Today, this day is
used by the Christian church to remember the resurrection of
Jesus. Tradition says that should give beautifully decorated eggs
loved ones to symbolize the new life that comes with spring.
Main bands
• The Beatles were a
band
of English rock active during the
1960s, and recognized
as
the
most commercially successful and
critically acclaimed in the history of popular
music. Formed in Liverpool, it was established
since 1962
by John Lennon,
Paul
McCartney and Ringo Starr
• The Rolling Stones is a British rock band originally
from London. The band was founded in April 1962.
They are considered one of the greatest and most
influential bands in rock history, being the group
that laid the foundations of contemporary rock.
Counting from the beginning with the favor of
critics, some of your materials are considered
among the best of all time
Main bands
• Queen is a British rock band formed in 1970 in
London. They had a significant impact in the United
States in the late 1970s, and with a large repertoire of
éxitos.5 artistic level has been highlighted their
musical diversity, multi-layered arrangements and
vocal harmonies. It is considered a band of great
influence on the development of hard rock and heavy
metal
• Pink Floyd was British rock band, considered a
cultural icon of rock in the twentieth century and one
of the most influential bands in the history of music,
which gained great popularity for their psychedelic
music that evolved into progressive rock with step
weather. It is known for its high philosophical lyrics,
sonic experimentation, innovative album cover art,
and elaborate live shows.
Clothes
• Although England is a rich country in folklore and traditions, it
does not have a "typical" defined suit. The best-known folk
costumes are those of the Morris dancers. They can be seen in
many places during the summer months performing folk
dances that on occasion had rituals and magic associated with
the awakening of the land meanings.
• The costumes vary from one group to another, but basically
consists of white trousers, a white shirt, pads of bells placed
around the calf, and a hat made of felt or straw, decorated
with ribbons and flowers. The bells and ribbons away evil and
attract fertility. Morris dancing was initially a male tradition,
but today, in some groups, women also participate.
Thanks