The Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament in London, also known as the Palace of Westminster, is the place where members of Parliament (M.P.s) gather to make laws.
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The USA is situated in the central part of the North American continent. The total area is over 9 million square kilometers.
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Great Britain, the United States of America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are English-speaking countries. They are situated in different parts of the world and differ in many…
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Saint Petersburg is the second largest city in Russia and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great…
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In Russia, as in every other country, there are many holidays: interesting, funny, patriotic or dedicated to an historical event. For example, in Russia there are such holidays…
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China is the one of the largest countries in the world. The total area of the country is over million square kilometers. As to population China has the…
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The Dutch were the first Europeans to settle Manhattan. To protect themselves from attacks, they built a sturdy wooden wall. Although the original wall is now long gone,…
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Stratford-upon-Avon lies at the very heart of England. It attracts people not only by its history and connection with William Shakespeare, but also by its wonderful nature and…
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Foreigners have many ideas about what the English are like. For example, some people say the English are always cold and reserved, which means that they don't talk…
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The British Isles haven't always been a separate part of Europe. Long time ago Britain was a part of the European continent. Then about ten thousand years ago…
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The Russian Federation is the largest сountry in the world. It occupies about one-seventh of the earth's surface. It covers the eastern part of Europe and the northern…
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