Nature of Russia

Russia is a fascinating country with a huge territory, natural resources, diverse climate, rich culture, and history. Russian history begins in the 9th century. Nowadays it is a powerful country with the developed industries and agriculture. At the same time, Russia is a very beautiful country with lots of lakes, rivers, hills, mountains and national parks.
The longest river in Europe is the Volga river which rises from the Valdai Hills and empties into the Caspian Sea. The world's deepest, oldest and clearest lake is Lake Baikal - the Siberian miracle of nature. Its age is about 30 million years. Its water is so pure that on a good day you could see 40 meters into the lake.The Ural Mountains runs from north to south through Russia and separates Europe from Asia.

(Russia is an amazing country with vast territories, natural resources, diverse climate, rich culture and history. Russian history begins in the 9th century. Nowadays, it is a powerful country with developed industry and agriculture. At the same time, Russia is a very beautiful country with many lakes, rivers, hills, mountains and national parks.

The longest river in Europe is the Volga River, which starts from the Valdai Upland and flows into the Caspian Sea. The deepest, oldest and cleanest lake in the world is Lake Baikal, a Siberian wonder of nature. Its age is about 30 million years. Its water is so clear that on a good day you can see to a depth of 40 meters. The Ural Mountains run from north to south through Russia and separate Europe and Asia.)

Cities of Russia

The capital of Russia is Moscow. More than 12 million people live and work in Moscow. There is another big city in Russia - Saint Petersburg. Sometimes it's called the north capital or cultural capital. Saint Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great the first Emperor of Russia. It is fantastically beautiful city with lots of fountains and the famous White Nights. Russia has many ancient cities like Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Suzdal, Sergiev Posad and others. This is a group of cities also known as the Golden Ring. People like to visit them because there are lots of churches, monasteries and old wooden buildings.

About the country in English and Russian

(The capital of Russia is Moscow. More than 12 million people live and work in Moscow. There is another large city in Russia - St. Petersburg. It is sometimes called the northern capital or the cultural capital. St. Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great - the first emperor of Russia. This a fantastically beautiful city with many fountains and famous white nights.)

(There are many ancient cities in Russia, such as Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Suzdal, Sergiev Posad, etc. This is a group of cities known as the Golden Ring. People like to visit them because there are many churches, monasteries and old wooden buildings.)

Nationalities and climate

Russia is a multinational country. Over 160 nationalities live in the country. They are Russian, Mordovian, Tatars, Bashkirian and others. The leader of the country is the President. Russia is one of the richest countries in raw materials and natural resources, including oil, gas, coal, timber, diamonds, gold and others. Because of its huge size, Russia's climate varies dramatically. Whereas Siberia has bitterly cold winters with plenty of snow, the south areas like Sochi and Krasnodar have a sub-tropical hot climate with mild and wet winters.

(Russia is a multinational country. Over 160 nationalities live in this country. These are Russians, Mordovians, Tatars, Bashkirs and others. The head of state is the president. Russia is one of the richest countries in terms of raw materials and natural resources, including oil, gas, coal, timber, diamonds, gold and others. Due to its huge size, the climate in Russia is completely different. While Siberia has horribly cold winters with lots of snow, southern areas such as Sochi and Krasnodar have a humid subtropical climate with mild and wet winters.)

Famous people

Russia produced a large number of notable writers, scientists, artists, composers and inventors. All over the world people well know such names as Alexander Pushkin, Leo Tolstoy, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Dmitry Mendeleev, Yury Gagarin. This list is endless. Russia has overcome Hitler, Napoleon and other invaders.The symbol of Russia is the Matryoshka. Tourists always buy them when they visit Russia. Russia is the great country with great people who always welcome foreigners and offer their best to them.

(Russia has produced a large number of famous writers, scientists, artists, composers and inventors. All over the world, people are well aware of such names as Alexander Pushkin, Leo Tolstoy, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Dmitri Mendeleev, Yuri Gagarin. The list is endless. Russia won Hitler, Napoleon and other conquerors.The symbol of Russia is Matryoshka.Tourists always buy them when they visit Russia.Russia is a great country with great people who always welcome foreigners and offer them the best they have.)

Other stories about the country in English with translation

The popularity of the English language

There are over 300 million people in the world speaking English. English is used as an official language (along with a few others) in many international organizations, such as the UN and IOC. This language is recognized as the state language in a lot of countries all over the world.

Great Britain

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are 64 million people in Great Britain whose first language is English (97% of the population). London, the capital of Great Britain, is one of the leading global cities. It is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. Great Britain has always been a Great Power and contributed a lot to the development of new territories.

The USA

The history of the USA started with 13 British colonies set along the Atlantic coast. On July, 4, 1776 they proclaimed their independence from Great Britain. Today the country consists of 50 states and the federal District of Columbia, where Washington, the capital of the USA, is located. It is one of the most developed countries in the world, with English being the first language for about 80% of its population.

Canada

The first European colonists came to this country from France. But after that for many years Canada was under British rule until the country gained its independence in the XX century. There are two official languages ​​in Canada. English is the first language for nearly 70% of Canadians. Canada is the second largest country in the world with rich oil, coal and natural gas fields.

Australia

Australia is the only country in the world which occupies the whole continent. The exploration of the continent began in the late 18th century when the first British colonies were formed. Australia was a place where prisoners were serving their sentences in exile. Today the country is among the most developed countries in the world, with 80% of the population speaking Australian English.

New Zealand

New Zealand occupies two large islands and many small ones in the south-western part of the Pacific Ocean. First Europeans started visiting New Zealand in the late 18th century with the territory being announced as a British colony in 1788. The country gained its independence in the middle of the 20th century. New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world with unique flora and fauna. English is spoken by more than 96% of the population.

English prevalence

Over 300 million people around the world speak English. English is used as an official language (along with several others) in many international organizations such as the UN and the IOC. This language is recognized as the state language in many countries of the world.

Great Britain

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In the UK, English is the mother tongue of 64 million people (97% of the population). London, the capital of Great Britain, is one of the world's leading cities. It is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. Great Britain has always been a Great Power and has made a great contribution to the development of new territories.

USA

The history of the United States begins with 13 British colonies located along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. On July 4, 1776, the United States declared independence. Today, the country consists of 50 states and the Federal District of Columbia, where Washington, the capital of the United States, is located. It is one of the most developed countries in the world, where 80% of the population speaks English as their mother tongue.

Canada

The first European conquerors arrived here from France. Then for a long time the country was under the control of Britain until it became independent in the 20th century. The country has two official languages. English is native to 70% of Canadians. Canada ranks second in the world in terms of area and has rich deposits of oil, coal and natural gas.

Australia

Australia is the only country in the world that occupies an entire continent. Its development began at the end of the 18th century with the advent of the first British colonies. Australia was the place where prisoners were sent to serve their sentences. Today, Australia is one of the most developed countries in the world, with 80% of the population speaking Australian English.

New Zealand

New Zealand occupies 2 large islands and many small ones in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. The first Europeans arrived in New Zealand at the end of the 18th century, and in 1788 it was declared a British colony. The country gained independence in the middle of the 20th century. New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries with unique flora and fauna. English is spoken by about 96% of the population.

English-speaking countries / English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries… The question immediately flashed through my head: “How many people speak English?”.

It is hardly possible to say exactly how many people in the world speak English. It is difficult to find exact figures for 2014, and even previous years. Even the popular free encyclopedia Wikipedia last recorded data on the number of people who speak English in 2012, and has not been verified by experienced participants to this day.

Nevertheless, let's look at what we have at the moment.
In many countries, English is the dominant language, but has no official status. That is, for some it is their native language and the official language of their country, for others it is a second or foreign language.

The countries with the largest populations for which English is their mother tongue are:
United States of America (215 million);
United Kingdom (61 million);
Canada (18.2 million), Australia (15.5 million);
Nigeria (4 million);
Ireland (3.8 million);
South Africa (3.7 million);
New Zealand (3.6 million).

English is the only official language of the Commonwealth of Nations and the Commonwealth Games. English is one of the official languages ​​of the UN, the EU and the IOC (International Olympic Committee).

An interesting fact is that some states from the list, such as England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Canada and the Philippines, use English as their official language, but they have other official languages ​​besides it.

The list also includes countries where English is the predominant language but has no official status. In Australia, English is spoken by the majority of the population and is the only language used in government offices, yet Australia does not have an official language.

In a word, if you combine all the speakers of English, then you can safely talk about the most common spoken language in the world. Thus, English is the international language.

English is the language of business and politics. More than 90% of all information in the world is also stored in English. This language is defined as the primary language of the Internet. Television and radio broadcasting of the largest companies in the world (CBS, NBC, ABC, BBC, CBC), covering an audience of 500 million people, is also performed in English. Songs are sung and films are made in this language. English is the most taught language in the world.

List of countries that speak English

Countries where English is the official language:

Countries where English is the de facto official language:

Non-sovereign entities

English is the second most spoken language in the world. It was overtaken only by the Mandarin dialect of the Chinese language, and then only because China surpasses all the powers of the world in terms of population. In different states in different parts of the world you can hear English speech. Most of them are English-speaking countries, a list of which will be presented in this article.

The language of the world

We can safely say that English has conquered the whole world. It is the language of international communication, politics, business, tourism, science, better education and many other areas of human life. It is the most taught all over the world, and not only in countries where it is considered state. Since the 18th century, the native language of Great Britain has been spreading around the world along with its speakers, who explored and captured new territories, expanding their military, economic and cultural influence on them. Therefore, many modern English-speaking countries are former British colonies. The times of active expansion are long gone, but English has firmly established itself in these states, coexisting peacefully with the indigenous languages ​​of the locals. English-speaking, or English-speaking, countries are so called due to the fact that this language is one of the official or predominant languages ​​in them. In addition to the sovereign states that will be represented in the list, there is also a considerable list of objects and territories that are dependent on other powers, in which English also prevails.

Europe and America

English in Europe is the official language of the United Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as Canada, Ireland, Malta. Although there are other official languages ​​in these countries, English remains the dominant language, laws are made in it, it is spoken in government, it is the main language of education. In general, it prevails in all major areas of life. In the US, it is the official language of 31 states, but it prevails in all, both in the field of record keeping and at the household level. English is spoken in such North American states as the Bahamas, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Saint Lucia. Other English speaking countries in America are Grenada, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Belize, Guyana.

Extensive geography

Australia is a country where, in principle, there is no official language, but de facto English is. Other English speaking countries in Oceania: New Zealand, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Kiribati, Tonga and other small island nations.

In Asia, besides India and the Philippines, Pakistan and Singapore are also English-speaking countries. English is also spoken in many African countries. These are South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda, Sudan, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and some others. Despite the official status of the English language in many of these countries, only a small number of citizens know it and are fluent in it. These are residents of large cities, well-educated people and those who are directly connected with the tourism business, such as service personnel. This is especially true of resort and island states.