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17 Now you have learnt some more facts about the UK. Could you answer the questions?1. Where is the UK situated?2. Why do you think the UK is called "an island state"?3. What other country is situated in the British Isles?4. What languages are spoken in England, Wales, Scotland andNorthern Ireland?5. How many people live in Britain?6. What is the Union Jack? What do you know about it?ответить на вопросы не перевод​

Answer 1

Ответ:

1.     The UK is situated in the British Isles, off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe.

2.    The UK is called «an island state» because it is situated in the British Isles.

3.     Ireland is also situated in the British Isles.

4.     English is spoken across the UK, but it is not the only native official language. There are also Welsh in Wales, Gaelic and Scots in Scotland, Irish and Ulster Scots in Northern Ireland and Cornish in Cornwall, England.  

5.     Around 66 million people live in Britain nowadays.  

6.     The Union Jack is the national flag of the United Kingdom. The flag combines aspects of three older national flags: the cross of St. George for the Kingdom of England, the cross of St. Andrew for Scotland (these two were united in the first Union Flag), and the cross of St. Patrick to represent Ireland.

1. Великобритания расположена на Британских островах, к северо-западу от побережья материковой Европы.

2. Великобританию называют «островным государством», потому что она расположена на Британских островах.

3. Ирландия также расположена на Британских островах.

4. На английском языке говорят по всей Великобритании, но это не единственный родной официальный язык. В Уэльсе также есть валлийский, гэльский языки и шотландский с гэльским языки  - в Шотландии; ирландски и ольстерские шотландцы в Северной Ирландии и корнуоллский в Корнуолле, Англия.

5. В настоящее время в Великобритании проживает около 66 миллионов человек.

6. Юнион Джек - национальный флаг Соединенного Королевства. Флаг сочетает в себе аспекты трех более старых национальных флагов: крест Святого Георгия для Королевства Англии, крест Святого Андрея для Шотландии (эти два были объединены в первый флаг Союза) и крест Святого Патрика, представляющий Ирландию.

Answer 2

Certainly, I'd be happy to answer your questions:

1. Where is the UK situated?

   • The United Kingdom (UK) is situated in Northwestern Europe. It comprises the island of Great Britain (which includes England, Scotland, and Wales) and the northeastern part of the island of Ireland (Northern Ireland). It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, and the Irish Sea.

2. Why do you think the UK is called "an island state"?

   • The UK is often referred to as an "island state" because it is primarily composed of islands, including the island of Great Britain and the northeastern part of the island of Ireland. These islands are separate from the continental landmass of Europe, which distinguishes the UK as an island nation.

3. What other country is situated in the British Isles?

   • The Republic of Ireland (also known simply as Ireland) is another country situated in the British Isles. It occupies the majority of the island of Ireland and is independent from the United Kingdom.

4. What languages are spoken in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland?

   • In England, the primary language spoken is English. In Wales, both English and Welsh (Cymraeg) are official languages, with Welsh being widely spoken in certain regions. In Scotland, English is the main language, but Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) is also spoken in some areas, particularly in the Highlands and islands. In Northern Ireland, English is the most commonly spoken language, but there is also a community that speaks Irish (Gaeilge) and Ulster Scots.

5. How many people live in Britain?

   • As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, the population of the United Kingdom was estimated to be over 66 million people. Please note that population figures can change over time, and you may want to consult more recent sources for the current population.

6. What is the Union Jack? What do you know about it?

   • The Union Jack is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It is a combination of the flags of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The flag consists of a blue field with the red cross of Saint George (the patron saint of England) and a white saltire cross of Saint Andrew (the patron saint of Scotland). The Union Jack represents the union of these three countries into a single sovereign state, the United Kingdom. Wales is not represented on the flag because it was already united with England when the flag was created in 1606.