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THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN
It is a monarch state situated in the North-west of Europe. The UK is made up by four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. These states are also part of the Commonwealth of which the Queen is Head of State. The UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea and the English Channel, which separates the UK from the continent, but it is also linked to France and Europe by the Channel Tunnel. The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is the flag of the United Kingdom. It is composed of the union of three flags:
· St. George's Cross (the national flag of England)
· St. Andrew's Cross (the national flag of Scotland)
· St. Patrick's Cross (the national flag of Northern Ireland) The red dragon, the national flag of Wales, is not part of the Union Jack because because when the first Union Flag was created Wales was already united with England.
England is the largest country of the United Kingdom. It borders with Scotland in the north and Wales in the south-west. The Head of State is Queen Elizabeth II who is also the Head of the Commonwealth. Many important people come from England such as Shakespeare, Tolkien and Newton.
It is a protestant country and the monarch is the Head of the Church of England. The capital city of England is London. The main river is the Thames. One of the most famous places in England is Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument, composed of stones.
TRAVELLING AROUND THE WORLD
Everyone keeps saying how important it is to travel. So what is all this fuss about? Why do people travel and love travelling? More importantly: why should we travel more?
The benefits of traveling are not just a one-time thing: traveling changes you physically and psychologically. Having little time or money is not a valid excuse. You can fly for cheap very easily. If you have a full-time job and a family, you can still travel on the weekends or holidays, even with a baby.
Here are some of the main benefits of traveling. And I'm sure that once you get started, you'll find some more yourself!
1. Traveling Improves Your Health
From cutting down on stress, to lowering your chances of developing a heart disease, the health benefits of traveling are huge. You may stay sitting on a chair all day long at the workplace: including some walking to your trip is sure to make your body feel better. For some people, wandering abroad is even a cure for depression and anxiety. Of course, it's not a foolproof cure, but it might help you feel better, both physically and psychologically.
Traveling more is likely to have a tremendous impact on your mental well-being, especially if you're no used to going out of your comfort zone. Trust me: travel more and your doctor will be happy. Be sure to get in touch with your physician, they might recommend some medication to accompany you in your travels, especially if you're heading to regions of the globe with potentially dangerous diseases.