There are many noteworthy countries in the world and I’d be happy to visit all of them someday. However, my favourite country is Russia. It’s not only my motherland, but it’s the largest and one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Its territory is so vast that it borders on 18 countries.
The capital of Russia is Moscow. It is a modern cosmopolitan city with plenty of historical and architectural sights. My favourite city is Saint Petersburg. It is known as Russia’s Northern Capital. What I like the most about this country is the wide range of opportunities it offers. If you like subtropical climate, you can visit the Black Sea Coast in Sochi, which is in Krasnodar Krai. If you like cold and snowy weather, you can visit renowned Siberia. Russian winters are usually cold. The coldest months are January and February.
Another reason why I’m fond of this country is its rich history and culture. It has undergone several long-lasting stages of development. For example, at first it was inhabited by the Slavic tribes. Then, the Kievan Rus’ was formed, which was taken over by the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Then, there were the Tsardom of Russia, the Imperial Russia, the Soviet Union and, finally, the Russian Federation. It’s the country we live in today.
Speaking about the culture of the country, I especially like its literature. There were so many well-known poets and writers in Russia, including Pushkin, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Dostoevsky, Lermontov, Tsvetaeva. Russian architecture is also remarkable. It has a distinct style, which can be seen in Orthodox cathedrals and numerous Kremlins.
Speaking about national symbols I should mention the Russian tricolor flag, the double-headed eagle, the Matryoshka doll, Cheburashka and the Russian bear.
In conclusion, I’d like to say that I’m happy to be living in the biggest country in the world, which boasts wonderful nature and kind-hearted people.
The British isles are separated from the European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea. The surface of the British Isles varies very much. The north of Scotland is mountainous and is called Highlands, while the south, which has beautiful valleys and plains, is called Lowlands. The north and west of England are mountainous, but all the rest - east, center and southeast - is a vast plain. Mountains are not very high. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain.
There are a lot of rivers in GB, but they are not very long. The Severn is the longest river, while the Thames is the deepest and the most important one.
The UK is one of the world’s smallest countries. The population of the country is over 87 million and about 80% of it is urban. The UK is highly developed industrial country. It’s known as one of world’s largest producers and exporters of machinery, electronics, textile, aircraft and navigation equipment. The UK is constitutional monarchy. In law, the Head of State is the Queen, but in practice, the Queen reigns, but does not rule. The country is ruled by the elected government with the Prime Minister at the head. The British Parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
There are three main political parties in Great Britain: the Labour, the Conservative and the Liberal parties. The Liberal party is the ruling party nowadays.