CHAPTER 4 A MODREN THRIVING SOCIETY

Chapter Contents:

• The UK Today
• Religion
• Customs And Traditions
• Sport
• Arts And Culture
• Leisure
• Places Of Interest

The UK Today

• More Than 100 Years Ago Diverse Society  
• Post-War Immigration Means 10% Outside UK Parent or Grandparent
• A Multinational And Multiracial Society
• Rich And Varied Culture

The Nations Of The UK

• UK Located In The North West Of Europe
• The Longest Distance About 870 Miles (approximately 1,400 kilometres) From John O’Groats On The North Coast Of Scotland To Land’s End In The South-West Corner 
• People Live In Towns And Cities But Much In Countryside
• People Countryside Holidays For Leisure Activities Such As Walking, Camping And Fishing

Cities of the UK

• London
• Birmingham
• Liverpool
• Leeds
• Sheffield
• Bristol
• Manchester
• Bradford
• Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Plymouth
• Southampton
• Norwich
• Cardiff
• Swansea
• Newport
• Belfast
• Edinburgh
• Glasgow
• Dundee
• Aberdeen

Capital Cities

The Capital City Of The UK Is London

• Scotland (Edinburgh)
• Wales(Cardiff)
• Northern Ireland(Belfast)

UK Currency

• UK Currency Pound Sterling (symbol £)
• 100 Pence = 1 Pound
• Coins: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2 
• Notes: £5, £10, £20, £50
• Northern Ireland And Scotland Own Banknotes Which Valid In Uk However, Shops And Businesses Don't Accept Them