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= __**Introduction**__ = The United Kingdom (U.K) is a very spectacular country. We have lots of traditional foods, clothing and Festivals. The U.K has so many landmarks and makes a great family holiday destination. The U.K consists of four countries including; England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Not all of Ireland is in the U.K. Only the northern part of Ireland is in the U.K.

**__Caitial Cities __**
England-London Scotland-Edinburgh Wales-Cardiff

**__Population__**
The population of the UK is a whooping 62,698,362!!!

**__Currency__**
The currency in the UK is Pound and Euro.

**__Language__**
The UK that includes Ireland, Wales ,Scotland and England. All of these countries have different accents and Languages. These languages are English, Welsh, Scot Gaelic, Irish and Scottish.

**__Flags__**
England-

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This flag was created in 1991, the St Goerge became the the national flag of England after 1277. Scotland- Scot tish has been in use since 1512, the Scottish is the cross of St Andrew. Scotland- The red lion a gold/yellow background is the scottish royal traditional flag.It's exact date of creation is not known. Welsh- Approved in 1959 as the the main welsh flag is an ancient emblem of Wales. Foods-

The U.K has so many traditional foods. A lot like Australia we use ovens and microwaves. Some of our foods are unusual, but most are delicious! Here is a list of our foods; Roast beef, Fish ‘n’ Chips, Scottish Breakfast, Roast meals, Shepherd’s Pie, Bacon Roly Poly, Cottage Pie, Bubble and Squeak, Rum ‘n’ Raisin ice- cream Yorksire Pudding, Black Pudding Lancashire Hotpot, Pie mash with Parsley liquor ,Gravy Bangers and Mash, Toad-in-the-hole, Square sausage Fudge, English Breakfast, Toffee, Gammon's Lunch

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; tab-stops: 172.8pt; tabstops: 172.8pt; text-indent: -36pt;">Religion- <span style="color: #000000; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; tab-stops: 172.8pt; tabstops: 172.8pt; text-indent: -36pt;">We have many religions but the main ones are Cathlic, Anglican and Prodestant.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; tab-stops: 172.8pt; tabstops: 172.8pt; text-indent: -36pt;">Clothing
The UK dress just like any other country.

We buy jeans and T-shirts.

<span style="font-family: 'century gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-indent: -36pt;">Some Australia has too. His is a list of holidays/festivals that <span style="font-family: 'century gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-indent: -36pt;">We celebrate; ** __<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">January __ ** <span style="font-family: 'century gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-indent: -36pt;">1st New Year <span style="font-family: 'century gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Bank holiday

<span style="font-family: 'century gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-indent: -36pt;">5th Twelfth night ** __<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">February __ ** <span style="font-family: 'century gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-indent: -36pt;">1st Candelsmas Day (Christians celebrate this date). <span style="font-family: 'century gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-indent: -36pt;">17th St Valentine’s Day ** __<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">March __ ** <span style="font-family: 'century gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-indent: -36pt;">1st St David’s Day (Wales) <span style="font-family: 'century gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-indent: -36pt;">17th St Patrick’s Day ** __<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">April __ ** <span style="font-family: 'century gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-indent: -36pt;">1st April Fool’s Day <span style="font-family: 'century gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-indent: -36pt;">23rd St George’s Day

<span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">May <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">1st May Day <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">June <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">Trooping of colour <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au; tab-stops: right 451.3pt; tabstops: right 451.3pt;">Father’s Day <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">Wimbeldon Tennis tournament <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">July <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">August <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">Edinburgh Festival <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">Notting hill carnival <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">September <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">Harvest carnival <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">November <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">Bonfire night <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">11th Remembrance Day <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">St Andrews day <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">December <span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au;">Christmas Boxing Day. 
 * __Sport__**
 * Darts [[image:onecitymanycultures56a/1234567890123123123.jpg width="209" height="147" caption="Scottish Footy"]]**
 * Horse racing and riding**
 * Motor sport**
 * Foot ball**
 * Rugby leage**

How Does the UK influence the Aussie way of life? The UK influences Aussie life alot. It goes from flags to sports. EG The Union Jack. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'comic sans ms'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au; msothemecolor: text1;">Scotland invented the phone and TV. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'comic sans ms'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au; msothemecolor: text1;">Then Australia followed! <span style="color: black; font-family: 'comic sans ms'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au; msothemecolor: text1;">We made up Barbie dolls. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'comic sans ms'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au; msothemecolor: text1;">Then Australia followed! <span style="color: black; font-family: 'comic sans ms'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au; msothemecolor: text1;">We made up chocolate. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'comic sans ms'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au; msothemecolor: text1;">And Australia followed. __<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; msoansilanguage: en-au; msothemecolor: text1;">Bibliograpgy __ [|http://www.data-wales.co.uk/costume.htmttp://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/food.html]

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