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Across the UK
Facts about the country
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Trafalgar Square | the geographical centre of London |
| Buckingham Palace | the official residence of the Queen |
| Tower of London | a museum complex that once was a fortress, a palace, a prison |
| Prince of Wales | the first son of a British king or queen |
| Double-Decker | a London city touring bus |
| Changing of the Guard | the ceremony that takes place at the Buckingham Palace every morning at 11:30 |
| Hogmanay | the name given to New Year's Day in Scotland |
| National Eisteddfod | the biggest European festival of music and poetry |
| Westminster Palace | the seat of the Parliament |
| Prime-Minister | the head of the government of the United Kingdom |