The United Kingdom (UK) is a sovereign state in Europe. The United Kingdom, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is an island nation in northwestern Europe. The birthplace of famous Shakespeare and The Beatles. Read some Interesting Information and Facts about United Kingdom
Interesting Information and Facts about United Kingdom
- The Queen of the UK is the legal owner of one-sixth of the Earth’s land surface.
- In the UK, if you reach your 100th birthday, you get a personalised card from the Queen.
- Athelhampton haunt house.The home which is said to have seven ghosts, including that of an ape and this is one of the most haunted houses in England.
- In United Kingdom, it is legal for kids over 5 years old to drink alcohol at home or on other private premises.
- All horses, ponies and donkeys must have a horse passport in United kingdom.
- The first telephone directory published in England contained 25 names.
- The stone circle at Avebury is the largest in the world. It covers 11 ha (28 acres). The outer circle is surrounded by a bank and ditch long of 1.5 km (1 mile).
- London has been called Londonium, Ludenwic, and Lunenburg in the past.
- 16% of UK’s restaurants are located in London.
- London hosted the 2012 Olympics. It is the first time a city has ever hosted the Olympics three times.
- William the first Norman King of England Conqueror ordered everyone to be in their beds by 8 pm.
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- Among European countries, only Ireland and Finland have a higher rate of heart attacks than Britain.
- The first fish and chips restaurant was opened in 1860 in London by a Jewish immigrant named Joseph Malin.
- About 30% of today’s Londoners were born outside the United Kingdom.
- Oxford University once had rules that specifically forbade students from bringing bows and arrows to class.
- The population of the UK is estimated to be around 66 million (England: 54 million, Scotland: 6 million, Wales: 4 million, Northern Ireland: 2 million).
- English is spoken throughout the UK, but there are other official languages too, such as Welsh, Scots and Gaelic.
- The main religion in the UK is Christianity. However, the UK is a multi faith society where other religions are widely welcomed and accepted.
- It is illegal to carry self-defense gas sprays, guns or stun guns. There are also very strict laws and penalties around carrying knives.
- The currency of the UK is pounds sterling.
These are Interesting Information and Facts about United Kingdom.
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