logging in or signing up English speaking countries jzf110 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 619 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (2) Dislike it (0) Added: March 29, 2011 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: hujuju1 (13 month(s) ago) nice Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: tomash345 (13 month(s) ago) Thanks :) Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript THE ENGLISH – SPEAKING COUNTRIES: THE ENGLISH – SPEAKING COUNTRIES CONTENTS: AUSTRALIA CANADA NEW ZEALAND USAThe English – speaking countries: The English – speaking countries The term is used for the countries where the majority of population speaks English as their mother tongue.They are: Great Britain The United States of America Canada Australia New ZealandGeneral characteristics: General characteristics Besides these countries there are large areas where English is spoken as a second language(e.g.India, Pakistan, the Republic of South Africa, etc.) The Commonwealth – is a voluntary association of Britain and 47 her former colonies.The Queen of England is the formal head in 17 member states.THE COMMONWEALTH: THE COMMONWEALTHAUSTRALIA: AUSTRALIAAUSTRALIA: AUSTRALIA Location: between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean Population: 20,264,082 Capital: Canberra Administrative division: 6 states and 2 territoriesAustralian highlights: Australian highlights Aborigines – the original inhabitants Opera HouseAustralian flora and fauna: Australian flora and fauna The animals of Australia are numerous and some of them , like kangaroo, koala bear, dingo, cannot be found elsewhere.Natural beauties: Natural beauties Tourists come to enjoy warm climate, exciting fauna and to see natural beauties like the mysterious AYERS ROCK.CANADA: CANADA Location: the whole of the northern part of North America Population: 33,098,932 Capital: Ottawa Administrative division: 10 provinces and 3 territoriesCANADA: CANADACanada – the 2nd largest country in the world: Canada – the 2nd largest country in the world Niagara Falls – the most popular destination for many tourists ( between Lake Erie and Ontario )Largest cities: Largest cities The largest cities are Toronto, Ottawa Montreal, VancouverNEW ZEALAND: NEW ZEALAND Location: Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia Population: 4,076,140 Capital: Wellington Administrative division:16 regions and 1 territoryNEW ZEALAND: NEW ZEALANDNew Zealand – country of glaciers,hot springs and geysers: New Zealand – country of glaciers,hot springs and geysers About 12% are Maoris – the natives of the country who nearly all live in North IslandNew Zealand : New Zealand New Zealand is a beautiful country of mountains,active volcanoes,waterfallsgeysers and glaciers in the Southern AlpsUSA: USA Location: North America, bordering both the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Pacific, between Canada and Mexico Population: 298,444,215 Capital: Washinghton D.C. Administrative division: 50 states and 1 territoryUSA : USAUSA – the melting pot: USA – the melting pot New York – named Big Apple, is the city that never sleeps, divided into 5 sections: Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and BrooklynThe symbol of America: The symbol of America The Statue of Liberty was given to Americans by France and is a symbol of hope and freedom, situated on Liberty IslandNational parks in the USA: National parks in the USA There are many national parks in the USA, especially in the Rocky Mountains Region.Grand Canyon is certainly the most popular placeThank you for your attention: Thank you for your attention You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
English speaking countries jzf110 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 619 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (2) Dislike it (0) Added: March 29, 2011 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: hujuju1 (13 month(s) ago) nice Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: tomash345 (13 month(s) ago) Thanks :) Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript THE ENGLISH – SPEAKING COUNTRIES: THE ENGLISH – SPEAKING COUNTRIES CONTENTS: AUSTRALIA CANADA NEW ZEALAND USAThe English – speaking countries: The English – speaking countries The term is used for the countries where the majority of population speaks English as their mother tongue.They are: Great Britain The United States of America Canada Australia New ZealandGeneral characteristics: General characteristics Besides these countries there are large areas where English is spoken as a second language(e.g.India, Pakistan, the Republic of South Africa, etc.) The Commonwealth – is a voluntary association of Britain and 47 her former colonies.The Queen of England is the formal head in 17 member states.THE COMMONWEALTH: THE COMMONWEALTHAUSTRALIA: AUSTRALIAAUSTRALIA: AUSTRALIA Location: between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean Population: 20,264,082 Capital: Canberra Administrative division: 6 states and 2 territoriesAustralian highlights: Australian highlights Aborigines – the original inhabitants Opera HouseAustralian flora and fauna: Australian flora and fauna The animals of Australia are numerous and some of them , like kangaroo, koala bear, dingo, cannot be found elsewhere.Natural beauties: Natural beauties Tourists come to enjoy warm climate, exciting fauna and to see natural beauties like the mysterious AYERS ROCK.CANADA: CANADA Location: the whole of the northern part of North America Population: 33,098,932 Capital: Ottawa Administrative division: 10 provinces and 3 territoriesCANADA: CANADACanada – the 2nd largest country in the world: Canada – the 2nd largest country in the world Niagara Falls – the most popular destination for many tourists ( between Lake Erie and Ontario )Largest cities: Largest cities The largest cities are Toronto, Ottawa Montreal, VancouverNEW ZEALAND: NEW ZEALAND Location: Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia Population: 4,076,140 Capital: Wellington Administrative division:16 regions and 1 territoryNEW ZEALAND: NEW ZEALANDNew Zealand – country of glaciers,hot springs and geysers: New Zealand – country of glaciers,hot springs and geysers About 12% are Maoris – the natives of the country who nearly all live in North IslandNew Zealand : New Zealand New Zealand is a beautiful country of mountains,active volcanoes,waterfallsgeysers and glaciers in the Southern AlpsUSA: USA Location: North America, bordering both the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Pacific, between Canada and Mexico Population: 298,444,215 Capital: Washinghton D.C. Administrative division: 50 states and 1 territoryUSA : USAUSA – the melting pot: USA – the melting pot New York – named Big Apple, is the city that never sleeps, divided into 5 sections: Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and BrooklynThe symbol of America: The symbol of America The Statue of Liberty was given to Americans by France and is a symbol of hope and freedom, situated on Liberty IslandNational parks in the USA: National parks in the USA There are many national parks in the USA, especially in the Rocky Mountains Region.Grand Canyon is certainly the most popular placeThank you for your attention: Thank you for your attention