Когда ставиться The в английском языке

There are two articles in English. They are definite article and indefinite article. The is definite article. We use definite article when the noun is already known.

I have a pen. The pen is red.

The is used before singular and plural nouns.

A pen - the pen, pens - the pens.

We use definite article with

Rivers: the Thames.

Mountain ranges: the Alps.

Oceans and seas: the Indian / the Red Sea.

Deserts: the Sahara.

Islands (groups) : the Bahamas.

Countries if + political term / plural: the UK / the USA.

Political institutions: the Government / the Monarchy.

Newspapers (usually part of the title) : The Times.

Cinemas / theatres / hotels: the Holiday Inn.