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The United Kingdom is an island nation in northwest Europe composed of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Tea is by far the most popular drink in the United Kingdom. Every day, they are estimated to consume 165 million cups of tea. The amusing thing here is that tea consumption in the United States is 20 times lower.
London is home to over 8 million people who communicate in a variety of languages. More than 300 languages are said to be spoken in the city.
The first postage stamp was created in the United Kingdom. It was created in May 1840 and depicted Queen Victoria.
Stonehenge is claimed to be one of the world's oldest monuments; scientists believe it was built around 3,000 B.C.
The Shard in London is the tallest structure on the European continent, standing at 1,107 feet (350 metres).
Golf was invented in Scotland and is now regarded as a national sport. According to legend, golf was invented in 1457. It became so popular that James II prohibited it because it interfered with army practise.
The traditional food in the United Kingdom is roast beef and Yorkshire beef, but the British have declared Chicken Tikka to be their national dish. The Chicken Tikka is a traditional Indian dish.
The Channel Tunnel connects European continental land to the United Kingdom. It connects the cities of Calais (France) and Dover (England) (England). This road is the second-longest underground tunnel at 21 miles.
Queen Elizabeth was the world's longest reigning monarch.
The Windsor Castle is still home to the British royal family, making it the oldest royal residence.
The United Kingdom and the Zanzibar Sultanate fought for approximately 40 minutes in August 1896, making it the shortest war in history. Only one British sailor was injured, while 500 people were killed.
Although English is the official language of the United Kingdom, there are many different accents throughout the country. The emphasis shifts so frequently that you may encounter a different accent within a few kilometres.
J.K. Rowling was the first writer to become a billionaire through her work. Her total net worth surpassed $1 billion in 2014.
Because the BBC is a public broadcasting operator and is funded by citizens, its television programmes do not contain advertisements.
Because British passports are issued in the name of the Queen, her majesty does not require one.
Oxford University is the country's oldest higher education institution. Its lecturers were not allowed to marry until 1877.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll-gogerychwyrndrobwllllllandysiliogogogoch is the world's longest city name. This is also the name of a town in Wales.
The monarchy must fall when there are at least six ravens on the ground of London Tower, according to a decree issued in the United Kingdom by King Charles II.
In ancient times, state-run facilities did not allow random citizens to die.
London has more Indian restaurants than Indian cities like New Delhi or Mumbai.
The Union Jack, also known as the Union Flag, is the flag of the United Kingdom. Its design combines the Scottish, English, and St. Patrick's flags (representing Ireland).
There is no official religion in the United Kingdom, but the majority of people identify as Christian.
Atheists make up 24% of the UK population.
The United Kingdom has no active volcanoes.
The United Kingdom has only 15 National Parks, but they cover only 8% of British land.
There are no mountains in England that are higher than a thousand metres.
At 1,345 metres above sea level, Ben Nevis is the highest point in the United Kingdom's mountains.
The first British newspaper was Corante. It was printed for the first time in 1621.
In the United Kingdom, the average life expectancy is around 80 years.
Royal weddings are public holidays. People are given the day off work the day after the ceremony.
Taxi drivers in London must pass a test before they are hired to determine their familiarity with the city's streets.
There are over 170 museums in London.
A royal flag must be flown at the top of the building where the Queen resides.
Before the London Eye, there was another wheel known as 'The Great Wheel,' which was built in 1895 for the Empire of India Exhibition; unfortunately, the building was destroyed in 1907.
Fordwich is the UK's smallest town, with a population of around 400 people.
The tiniest statue in London depicts two mice squabbling over a piece of cheese.
The United Kingdom has an unwritten constitution. Instead, it is mostly written in various documents that have never been brought together.
The United Kingdom has the highest obesity rate in the world, at 27%.
The railway system in the United Kingdom is ranked 17th in the world.
The United Kingdom is one of the world's largest exporters.
The United Kingdom has 394,000 kilometres of paved roads, which is enough to travel around the world ten times.
London is the largest city in the United Kingdom and the most expensive to live in.
The United Kingdom is known for its rainy weather; a temperature of 38.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Kent in 2003.
It is illegal to sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 18; however, children under the age of 18 are permitted to consume alcohol at home.
Heathrow Airport in London is the busiest airport in the United Kingdom, with over 78 million passengers passing through in 2017.
The United States, India, Pakistan, Nigeria, and the Philippines have more English speakers than the United Kingdom.
In London, there are very few trash cans. They were removed because the city had previously been the site of numerous terrorist attacks, with trash serving as the most common drop point.
Red Lion is a popular pub name in the United Kingdom. Around 500 pubs in the United Kingdom share the same name.
All horses in the United Kingdom must have a passport.
The dragon on the Welsh flag is a symbol of the King of Gwynedd, who ruled Britain's islands after the fall of the Romanian Empire.
Margaret Thatcher was the United Kingdom's first female Prime Minister. She was the UK's longest-serving Prime Minister.
EastEnders is the most-watched television show in the United Kingdom, with 30 million viewers.
Scientists have discovered a new species of mosquito in London's subways. This species evolved independently of other mosquito species.
Football is one of the most popular sports in the United Kingdom. There are more than 100 football clubs in the country.
Sausages are well-known in the United Kingdom. Around 400AD, the Romans introduced sausages. Sausages are used in approximately 470 UK recipes.
Every year, 488 British people are injured by zips.
From 1066 to 1362, French was the official language of the United Kingdom.
The British Library is the world's second largest library, with over 150 million items.
Shakespeare contributed roughly three thousand words to the English language.
East Sussex, a small village on the border of Wales and England, declared independence from the United Kingdom in 1977 and required foreign visitors to obtain a visa in order to enter the town.
On average, a person in the United Kingdom consumes 38 kilogrammes of newspaper per year.
The first speeding ticket was issued in the United Kingdom in 1896. The speed limit was 2mph, and he was driving at 8mph.
Killing a swan is illegal in the United Kingdom. Killing one can result in a £5,000 fine or a 6-month prison sentence.
Since it was never repealed, a 14th-century law states that it is legal to shoot a Scotsman with a crossbow if one is seen. It has, however, been superseded by other laws that make any act of killing illegal.
Londinium was the name given to London in the past.
The only venomous snake in the UK is the adder.
The National Health Service in the United Kingdom provides free health care to its citizens, and individuals can obtain private health insurance.
Suicide was considered a crime in the late nineteenth century, and anyone caught attempting to kill himself was imprisoned and sentenced to death by hanging. Suicide was a punishable offence in the nineteenth century.
Birmingham is the name of approximately thirty places around the world, as well as places on the Moon.
Birmingham is the country's second-largest city.
The United Kingdom is a large country, but no matter where you live, you'll never be more than 115 kilometres from the sea.
Smith, Jones, and Williams are among the most common names in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom, art was an Olympic sport. People in the fields of art, architecture, music, literature, painting, and sculpture were honoured.
Knap of Howar is a prehistoric building in the United Kingdom that was built around 3,700 years ago.
During the 16th century, the king imposed a tax on all men with beards!
The United Kingdom has 31 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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