Pleshakov. Encyclopedia of travel

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OUR ASTRONOMICAL ADDRESS

Each of us knows our address. House, street, city, country, finally, planet Earth. Our planet orbits at a distance of one astronomical unit, equal to 149,597,870 km. around the star Sun in the Solar System.

Light travels this distance in 8 minutes and 20 seconds. In a year, light travels 63,241.126 astronomical units or ≈ 9,460,528,447,488 km. In the vast Universe solar system is in the galaxy Milky Way in the Orion Arm at a huge distance of 26 thousand light years from the center. And together with another 200 billion stars, it revolves around the center of the galaxy.

Our neighbors - the Andromeda galaxy, the Large and Small Magellanic clouds, together with our galaxy are part of the Virgo supercluster of galaxies, covering space for about 200 million light years, and numbering about thirty thousand galaxies.

Planet Earth - the third planet from the Sun has 6 continents: Eurasia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica, Northern and South America 5 of them (except Antarctica) are home to 251 countries and a population of more than 7.55 billion people.

world map

EUROPE

UNITED KINGDOM

Territory (78 in the world) – 243809 km2. Population (22 in the world) – 63,395,000 people. Official language- English.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is located on the islands of the British archipelago in northern Europe. And also: in the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, in the Hebrides, Shetlands, Orkney Islands and Anglesey, Arran, Wyatt in the Atlantic Ocean.

The United Kingdom is washed by the North, Irish, Celtic and Hebridean seas. In the southeast, the English Channel (35 km) separates it from France. We often call Great Britain England, but England is only part of the United Kingdom. It also includes Scotland in the north, Wales in the west of the British archipelago and Northern Ireland.

The form of government is a parliamentary monarchy. The Queen hosts parades, organizes balls, and is a symbol of the state. The country is governed by a prime minister and parliament. Great Britain is a big country. Here and high mountains(Ben Nevis 1344m), Ben - Macdee (1309m), and large rivers: Severn, Thames, Trent, and large lakes: Doch Neagh, Loch Ness (which is said to be inhabited by the dinosaur Nessie). There are Royal Forests with huge old oak, birch and other deciduous trees. There are pine groves and plantings, grassy pastures and heather-covered hills. Roe deer and deer, raccoons and foxes, otters, stoats and weasels, and many birds and fish in coastal waters live here. But most of all in the Kingdom of rabbits and gray hares. The weather in Great Britain is foggy and rainy, but warm thanks to the Gulf Stream.

Since ancient times, people have settled on this land and built cities. But the legions of the Roman Empire came and captured Britain, making it their province. Rome ruled it for 400 long years, but fell after the invasion of Germanic and Anglo-Saxon tribes. The British lands then united to form the Kingdom of England. The British built a mighty fleet and set off across all seas and oceans to settle new lands and conquer colonies. They began to rule India and Australia, America and South Africa. This is how the British Empire came into being. Then England and Scotland united and called themselves Great Britain. Ireland joined them. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was formed. The British Empire owned many overseas colonies and was at war with many countries. By now, many colonies have become independent states, but Great Britain is still one of the most powerful countries in the world.

Its capital is London

London has stood on the River Thames for many centuries. Neither fires nor plague epidemics could destroy it. Never once was he captured by enemies. London has many ancient castles, palaces and cathedrals. Among them: Palace of Westminster– has been a home for over 900 years British government, Buckingham Palace - the residence of the monarchs, Westminster Abbey - a Gothic church, built intermittently for about 500 years since 1245, St. Paul's Cathedral - the cathedral, the residence of the bishop, Tower Bridge - drawbridge- symbol of London, Trafalgar Square– built in honor of the victory over France in 1805, Piccadilly Circus is the center of London. There are a lot of museums, beautiful modern buildings, parks and squares.

Great Britain is the birthplace of great scientists: Newton, Darwin, Faraday. Writers: Swift (author of stories about Gulliver), Defoe (who wrote a book about Robinson Crusoe), Shakespeare (Hamlet). Composers: Byrd, Purcell, Sullivan. Artists: Constable, Blake, Palmer.

Did you know that most ruling the country Were there queens in Britain? That "Big Ben" is not a name at all high tower with a clock, and the name of a huge bell inside it. That it rarely snows in London in winter? This is a whole event. Residents drop everything and run outside to build snowmen and ride down slides on inflatable mattresses. That all swans on the River Thames are legally the property of the Queen?

G E R M A N I

Territory (62 in the world) – 357,021 km2. Population (16 in the world) – 80,523,000 people. The official language is German.

The Federal Republic of Germany is located in the center of Europe. This is a big country. It is governed by parliament and the chancellor. In the north of Germany there is a plain, and in the south there are the Alps. The highest mountain is called Zugspitze. Its height is 2962 meters. Many rivers flow through Germany. The largest of them are the Rhine, Danube, Elbe and Oder. There are lakes. The largest is Bodenskoe. The weather changes frequently. A sunny day can suddenly turn cold. In the north of the country the climate is maritime, in the south it is temperate continental. But there are no severe frosts and heat. Forests are found only on mountain slopes. Spruce, pine, and beech trees grow in the forests. There are a lot of flowers and cultivated plants on the plains.

Animals of Germany are wild boars, foxes, red deer, roe deer, fallow deer, squirrels and hares, marmots and otters. There are many ducks, geese, wading and small birds near the water, and there are storks. About 70 species of fish are found in German water bodies. These are mainly carp, as well as eel, salmon and herring.

Even in ancient times, warlike tribes lived in Germany. The Romans called them barbarians. In 476, the barbarians conquered the Roman Empire and created the Frankish Empire led by Charlemagne. Germany and Italy became part of it. In 962, the Holy Roman Empire was founded by King Otto I the Great. She was supposed to become the successor to the Ancient Roman Empire and Frankish Empire Charlemagne. For many centuries the Holy Roman Empire was the center of Western Christendom. Since 1512, it began to be called the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.

Germany has come a long way from medieval fragmentation and peasant wars, through the Renaissance to the rise of the Kingdom of Prussia. As a result of the wars with the French Emperor Napoleon in 1806, the Holy Roman Empire fell. In its place, the Confederation of the Rhine was formed. Germany became Napoleon's ally. After the defeat of Napoleon, the Confederation of the Rhine ceased to exist. In the 19th century, the German lands united into the German Empire.

The German Empire began to seize colonies. By the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, Germany had the most strong army in the world. But in 1918 it was defeated by Russia, England, France and America. Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated the throne, after which the Weimar Republic was proclaimed. After revolutionary uprisings and a change of governments in 1933, Adolf Hitler and the National socialist party fascists.

The Nazi regime was called the Third Reich. Year after year, Hitler intensified his terror and dictatorship. Physically destroyed all his opponents. In 1939, Germany started World War II. Second world war is a grandiose tragedy for all humanity. 61 states took part in it. Thousands of cities and villages were destroyed. 54 million people died. 90 million were maimed. At the cost of enormous efforts and sacrifices, the alliance of Russia, England and the USA managed to defeat fascism. On May 9, 1945, Germany surrendered. On May 23, 1945, the German Empire ceased to exist. The history of the formation and unification of post-war Germany is a history of democratic transformations and an amazing economic recovery. Germany has again taken a leading place among the countries of the world. All cities in Germany are stunningly beautiful, but the official capital is Berlin.

Berlin is the second largest city in Europe after London. Berlin is very green city. It contains a huge number of parks, squares, groves, rivers and canals. Tiergarten and Botanical Garden- favorite holiday destinations of Berliners. Magnificent buildings adorn Berlin. This is the Reichstag on Republic Square, the German State Opera, the Humboldt University, the Museum German History, Bebelplatz and St. Hedwig's Cathedral. Many theaters art galleries. Interesting fact. There are more than a hundred in the world settlements with the name Berlin!

Germany is the country that gave the world great thinkers: Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer. Brilliant writers: Sebastian Brant, Bertolt Brecht, Goethe, Schiller, Feuchtwanger. Composers: Bach, Wagner, Abel, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel. Scientists and inventors: Gaus, Geiger, Heisenberg, Kepler, Leibniz, Ohm, Plnck, Roentgen, Schliemann, Einstein. Artists: Altdorfer Albrecht, Grunewald Matthias, Durer, Rubens.

FRANCE

Territory (48th in the world) – 674,685 km2. Population (21 in the world) – 65,951,000 people. The official language is French.

The head of the French Republic is the President. The head of government is the prime minister. Laws are approved by Parliament. Most of France is located in Western Europe. The state also includes the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea and more than 20 dependent territories.

France is washed by the English Channel, the North Sea, Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. In the north and west of the country there are plains and lowlands. Plains occupy 2/3 of the country's territory. The rest is mountain ranges: the Alps, Pyrenees, Jura, Ardennes, Massif Central and Vosges. The highest mountain is Mont Blanc (4807m).

The country's largest rivers: the Seine and its tributaries, Garonne, Rhone, Loire. There are not many lakes. The largest are Bourget, Annecy and Lake Geneva. Climate on European territory France is temperately maritime, turning into temperate continental in the east, and subtropical on the southern coast. Summer is hot and dry +25 degrees C, in winter it rains +7 -8 degrees C.

Forests occupy a third of the country's territory. Hazel, birch, and oak grow in the north. spruce and cork. On the Mediterranean coast there are palm trees and citrus fruits. There are many vineyards in France. Among the fauna, deer, fox, roe deer, and wild boar stand out. There are a lot of birds, including migratory ones. Reptiles are rare; among snakes there is one poisonous viper. Many types of fish in the waters of seas and rivers. Mackerel, hake, flounder, herring, tuna, cod, sardine.

In ancient times, Celtic Gaul tribes lived in France. As a result of the Gallic War of Julius Caesar, in the 1st century BC, France became part of the Roman Empire as the province of Gaul. In 486, Gaul was conquered by the Germanic Frankish tribes. The Frankish state was formed. In the 10th century, the country began to be called France.

The following times are remarkable Crusades, religious wars and the Hundred Years' War with England. It began in 1337 and ended, with the participation of Joan of Arc, with the surrender of the British. By the reign of Louis XI in 1461-1483, France turned into an absolute monarchy. France subsequently fought with Spain for control of Italy. 1572 religious wars between Catholics and Protestants resulted in St. Bartholomew's Night massacre of Protestants in Paris. Then Protestants were given equal rights. Thirty Years' War with the Swedes. When the country was ruled by the king's minister Louis XIII, Cardinal Richelieu (familiar to us from the book “The Three Musketeers”). Then the reign of the king - the sun of Louis XIV, the uprising of the urban lower classes - the Fronde, against Mazarin and the Queen Mother Anne of Austria. War with Spain, Dutch War, Persecution of Protestants again. Reign of Louis XV from 1715 to 1774. In 1789 – Great french revolution. Overthrow of the monarchy. First Republic. Jacobin terror. Capture of the Netherlands, Venice and the march on Egypt. In 1799 Napoleon becomes emperor. Conquers Europe by military means. March on Russia. Defeat and flight of Napoleon to France. 1815 -Battle of Waterloo, defeat of Napoleon and his capture on the island of St. Helena. Then restoration royal power. Second Republic. Second Empire - Napoleon III. Third Republic. 1870 - 1871 war with Prussia. Paris Commune. 1914 – First World War. 1939-1945-World War II. France fought against Germany in both wars. Fourth Republic. And in 1958 the Fifth Republic. Charles de Gaulle was elected president. The French colonies declared independence. And finally, joining the European Union. The capital of France is Paris.

Paris was founded in the 3rd century BC by the Celtic tribe of the Parisians. From III – IV centuries. known as the Gallo-Roman city of Parisia. Since the end of the 10th century, with interruptions, it has been the capital of France. Paris has a huge number of attractions. These include not only architectural buildings, but squares, streets, bridges and parks. There are 1,800 historical sites and 130 museums in Paris. The symbol of Paris is the Eiffel Tower. Also the Tour Montparnasse Tower, the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, the Louvre Museum, the Tuileries Garden, Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, Place des Stars. Great Arch of Defense, military museum - Invalides, Pantheon. The historical center is the Ile de la Cité, Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle. In the suburbs is the royal palace of Versailles. And many modern buildings, sports and scientific centers.

Did you know that Europe's only Disneyland is located in Paris? And that the magnificent sculpture of the Statue of Liberty was given to the Americans by France? The whole world knows the names of the greats French writers and poets: Balzac, Dumas, Hugo, Moliere, La Fontaine. Scientists and inventors: Eiffel, Louis Pasteur, Blaise Pascal, Montgolfier Brothers, Ampère, Laplace, Lagrange. Artists: Gauguin, Degas, Monet, Renoir, Rodin. Musicians and composers: Bizet, Gounod, Debussy, Ravel. Singers and performers: Joe Dassin, Charles Aznavour, Edith Piaf, Patricia Kaas. Film actors: Jean Marais, Jean Reno, Michel Mercier, Mylene de Mongeau, Louis De Funes, Depardieu, Gabin, Bourville. Athletes: figure skaters Nathalie Néchalet and Fabien Bourzat, bioathlete Simon Fourcade, speed skater Alexis Conten, football players Zinedine Zidane, Raymond Domenech, Lilian Thuram. It is simply impossible to list all the names. It is impossible to exaggerate the contribution of France to world culture, science and industrial production of perfumery, wines, and mechanical engineering.

"Encyclopedia of Travel". The book invites readers to different countries to tell and show how interesting and unique every corner of the Earth is! Travel, imaginary or real, is one of the most the best ways knowledge of the world. The book will help prepare for the trip, take readers to many wonderful places, and after the trip offer interesting tasks. "Encyclopedia of Travel" is addressed to younger schoolchildren. It is intended for use in lessons on the subject " The world around us" And extracurricular activities, for independent reading by a child at home and joint activities with adults.

Encyclopedia of travel. Countries of the world. Pleshakov A.A., Pleshakov S.A.

Description of the textbook

Good luck!
There are more than 200 countries in the world. Where should I go? We have chosen five countries and will make five trips. Only five. But they say that in one trip, even if it lasts only a week, you can gain more knowledge and impressions than in several months of ordinary life. Well, let's check it out!
Of the countries we have chosen, Hungary is the closest. By plane from Moscow to Budapest, the capital of Hungary, you can fly in 2 hours 45 minutes. That's where we'll go first. Then we will visit Austria. The flight from Moscow to Vienna, the capital of this country, will take 3 hours.
Our next trip is to Greece. You can fly to Athens, the capital of Greece, from Moscow in 4 hours 20 minutes. And then we will go to the United Arab Emirates. The flight there from Moscow takes about 5 hours.
And finally, we will visit Argentina. Getting from Moscow to the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, takes at least 20 hours!
It's better to travel with those you love. A very friendly family will visit all countries with us: | Seryozha, his sister Nadya, their father and mother. Seryozha and Nadya’s dad is an artist, and their mom works in a botanical garden.
So, the travel plan has been drawn up. Curious team assembled. Good luck!
Parliament building in Budapest
Once upon a time, schoolchildren wrote in their notebooks with a fountain pen, and the ink was stored in a bottle. What a hassle it was! with this ink! Blots were often left in notebooks, and sometimes ink was spilled due to carelessness. And then a pen appeared with which you could write for a long, long time and without
all sorts of
ink! It was a ballpoint pen. A rod was inserted into it with a special paste and a ball at the end. This pen was invented by the Hungarian inventor Laszlo Biro. Therefore, Hungary can be considered the birthplace of the ballpoint pen. What else is remarkable about Hungary? To find out, let's go on our first trip!
We are considering business card Hungary
Studying the “personal data” of Hungary
Full name: Hungarian Republic. Capital: Budapest. Head of state: president. State language: Hungarian. Currency: forint.
Learn polite words used by Hungarians
(Let's get acquainted with the safety rules
Traveling around Hungary is not fraught with any particular dangers. However, you need to remember that even in a safe country you need to carefully monitor the safety of your wallet and documents. You should not leave things unattended, especially cameras, video cameras and mobile phones. On the streets and roads you must comply normal rules security. When visiting the famous Hungarian baths, remember that the water in some pools is quite hot, so caution is a good idea. Of course, when swimming you need to follow the generally accepted rules of behavior on the water.
Hungary is a small country located in Central Europe. Hungary's neighbors are 7 countries: Slovakia in the north, Ukraine in the northeast, Romania in the east, Croatia and Serbia in the south, Austria and Slovenia in the west. Hungary has no access to the sea.
The capital of Hungary is very beautiful city Budapest, located on the Danube River. This is the most large city countries. The five largest Hungarian cities also include Döbrecen, Miskolc, Szeged and Pécs. In Hungarian, the name of the country sounds like “Magyarorsag”, which means “country of the Magyars”. The Magyars (as the Hungarians call themselves) settled in what is now Hungary in the 9th century. The Magyars were not the first inhabitants of these lands; Celtic tribes lived here long before them, and then the Romans.
Kings ruled Hungary for many centuries. The Hungarians especially reverence King Matthias, who lived in the 15th century. He was a wise ruler, a talented commander, and a patron of scientists and artists. During his reign, Hungary became a powerful kingdom where science and art flourished. The first printed book in Hungary was published, which was called “Chronicle of the Hungarians”.
From 1867 to 1918, Hungary was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In the 20th century, the country experienced many events, both difficult, tragic, and joyful. Huge role In the history of Hungary, its liberation from the Nazis played a role Soviet troops in 1945. Modern? The Hungarian Republic was proclaimed in 1989.
Now let's take a look at the history of the Hungarian capital - Budapest.
Two thousand years ago, in its place was the ancient Roman city of Aquinc (Aquincum). Its ruins were discovered during excavations by archaeologists. Now you can walk along the streets of the ancient city and see the ruins of many buildings: residential buildings, temples, shops, baths.
Ruins of Aquincus
Later the cities of Buda and Pest arose. They were located on opposite banks of the Danube: Buda - on the right, mountainous bank, Pest - on the left, flat bank. In 1873, these independent cities were united. The cities were united, and their names were united. So Buda and Pest became Budapest.
The flag of Hungary consists of three horizontal stripes: red, white and green. The meaning of the colors of the Hungarian flag is explained as follows. The red color symbolizes the struggle for freedom and independence of the country. White color - the purity and nobility of the thoughts of the people, their loyalty to the homeland. The color green means hope for a better future for Hungary.
The coat of arms of Hungary is a shield topped with a royal crown. The crown recalls the past of the country, which, as we already know, was a kingdom for many centuries. The cross on the shield speaks of the Christian faith of the people. The green hills at the bottom of the coat of arms symbolize the country's mountains, and the silver stripes on the left represent the rivers.

Encyclopedia of travel. Countries of the world.

Encyclopedia of travel. Countries of the world.
This is the book that will take the reader from a stuffy room to an extraordinary multifaceted world. Other cities and countries. Who invented the ballpoint pen? Where did you dance “Sirtaki” for the first time? Because it is interesting to know everything about everything. Thus, the encyclopedia will answer many questions. Exciting journeys await those who open the book and immerse themselves in reading it. Primarily intended for younger children school age, it will be equally interesting for adults. To know interesting facts about famous cities, study the nature, architecture, life and culture of the peoples of many countries. You can spend time usefully and acquire new knowledge - all this can be done not while sitting at the computer, but by leafing through a wonderful publication.
The information hidden on the pages of the encyclopedia will help you prepare for your trip and not be taken by surprise in an unfamiliar place. Imaginary or real visits to famous parks and cathedrals, public gardens and homes, zoos and museums are always interesting. Colorful excursions around the world are waiting for your little reader.

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