1. The official name of Great Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the UK for short).
2. The United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
3. The country territory is 93,628 square miles (242,500 km²).
4. The UK is one of the most densely populated countries.
5. It is a constitutional monarchy.
6. The official head of the state is the Queen.
7. The House of Commons and the House of Lords are chambers of the British Parliament.
8. The British Prime Minister is Boris Johnson
9. English is the official language of the state.
10. London is the capital of Great Britain.
It is the country with old cultural traditions and customs.
11. Great Britain is one of the world’s the most highly developed industrial powers.
12. It is also one of the most powerful countries in the world.
