5.1 English-Speaking Countries
Explore the geography, history, and cultures of major English-speaking nations.
50 min
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English-Speaking Countries
English is spoken as a first language by about 400 million people worldwide.
It's an official language in over 50 countries across every continent.
Let's explore some of the main English-speaking nations.
The United Kingdom
The UK consists of four countries:
- England - Capital: London
- Scotland - Capital: Edinburgh
- Wales - Capital: Cardiff
- Northern Ireland - Capital: Belfast
The UK has a rich history, from the Roman era through the British Empire
to modern multicultural society. It's known for the Royal Family, Premier League
football, and cultural exports like Harry Potter and The Beatles.
The United States
The USA is the world's third-largest country with 50 states. Key facts:
- Population: ~330 million
- Capital: Washington, D.C.
- Major cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago
American culture has global influence through Hollywood, music, technology (Silicon Valley),
and fast food. The USA is known for diversity, with people from all over the world.
More English-Speaking Nations
Canada - Bilingual (English/French), known for hockey, maple syrup, and natural beauty.
Australia - Unique wildlife, indigenous Aboriginal culture, famous for beaches and the Outback.
New Zealand - Known for Maori culture, rugby, and stunning landscapes (Lord of the Rings films).
Ireland - Rich literary tradition, Celtic culture, known for music and green landscapes.
South Africa - 11 official languages including English, diverse wildlife, complex history.
English-speaking countries have indigenous populations whose cultures predated European colonization:
- Native Americans (USA, Canada)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (Australia)
- Maori (New Zealand)
These communities have faced historical injustices but are working to preserve their languages, traditions, and rights. Learning about indigenous perspectives is important for understanding these countries.
📝Oppgave 1
Which country is NOT part of the United Kingdom?
a
Identify the country that is not part of the UK.
📝Oppgave 2
The Maori are the indigenous people of which country?
a
Identify the country where the Maori people are indigenous.
📝Oppgave 3
Research and compare two English-speaking countries.
a
Choose two countries from the text and create a comparison table with: population, capital, main language(s), one famous landmark.
b
Write 3-4 sentences about how the two countries are similar.
c
Write 3-4 sentences about how they are different.