Northern Ireland information file: Capital – Belfast. Patron saint - Saint Patrick. Languages - English, Irish, Gaelic. National Symbol – Shamrock

The regional geography of the island is simpler than that of Great Britain, and especially than the regional geography of England. A large proportion of Ireland‘s territory consists of either uninhabitable mountain territories, or valleys & lowlands containing innumerable sheets of water. In the extreme north-east is the Antrim Plateau or Mountains of Antrim. Being geographically an island and a single unit, Ireland is politically divided into the Irish Free State & Northern Ireland or Ulster.

D. Draw the table and complete the information file on the UK.

E. Decide what part of the UK is described in the following sentences.

1) Most of the population and territory of the UK is concentrated here.

2) This mountainous country is well-known for its beautiful scenery and world famous writers.

3) Cattle breeding and farming play a vital role in the economy of this country.

4) It is located on an island the part of which is an independent state.

*Add one more sentence of your own about each part of the UK.

F. Rearrange letters and guess synonyms.