The United Kingdom, officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is a sovereign state comprising four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its capital is London. The United Kingdom has a long and rich history, and has been an important player in global political, economic and cultural affairs. It is known for its monarchy, culture, science and literature.
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A historic site in England - Stonehenge
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Tower of London
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Cab in London
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Stephen Hawking scientist
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Famous physicist
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Buckingham Palace in London
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Contour map outline
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Modern skyscraper 30 St Mary Axe
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Tower Bridge in London
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Queen Victoria
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Queen Elizabeth on a coin
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Queen Elizabeth
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Map outlines
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Flag of the United Kingdom
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The London Eye Ferris wheel in London
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Big Ben clock
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A distinctive bus in England
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A distinctive bus in England
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English poet William Shakespeare
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English writer
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English physicist
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Information
- Consists of Four Countries: The United Kingdom is made up of four main countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each country has its own cultural, legal and educational characteristics.
- Capital: The capital of the United Kingdom is London, which is one of the most important financial, cultural and political centers in the world.
- Language: English is the official language. Scottish is also used in Scotland and Welsh in Wales.
- Constitutional Monarchy: Britain is a constitutional monarchy with a queen or king as head of state. Currently, the queen is Elizabeth II.
- Parliamentarism: The system of government is based on parliamentarism and democracy. Britain has a bicameral parliament: the House of Commons (House of Commons) and the House of Lords (House of Lords).
- Culture and the Arts: Britain has a rich culture and a long literary history, including authors such as William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and others. It is also known for music, fashion, theater and film.
- Universities and Science: Britain has many renowned universities, such as Oxford University and Cambridge University. It has contributed to many scientific discoveries and achievements.
- History of the British Empire: In the past, Britain had one of the largest empires in history, encompassing colonies and territories around the world.
- Famous Monuments: Britain has many famous landmarks, such as the Tower of London, Stonehenge, Buckingham Palace and many others.
- Brexit movement: The United Kingdom was a member of the European Union, but as a result of a referendum held in 2016, it was decided to leave the EU. This process, known as Brexit, formally ended on January 31, 2020.
Trivia
- Journey over London Tower Bridge: London Tower Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world. It is accessible to pedestrians and vehicles, but was once also the site of executions and the display of traitors' heads to the public.
- Darkness in Big Ben: Although the clock tower in London's Parliament building is often mistakenly referred to as Big Ben, Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the tower. However, it has been closed several times in history over an extended period - including during World War I and modernization work.
- Queen Elizabeth II as Car Mechanic: During World War II, the young Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor (later Queen Elizabeth II) served in the Military Motor Service as a mechanic and driver.
- Unusual High Point: Britain is a country that holds the record for the number of high points, or places from which you can see other countries. A total of 32 of them are located!
- World's Oldest Cafe: Oxford's "The Grand Café" is believed to be the oldest café in the world, operating continuously since 1650.
- Longest Words Contest: The English language has complicated and long words, such as "pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis" meaning lung disease. It is one of the longest words in the English language.
- University without Photography Courses: Oxford University was one of the first universities in the world not to offer courses in photography, deeming the subject too unintellectual.
- Underwater Bridges: Britain has many underwater bridges and tunnels, such as the Channel Tunnel connecting it to France.
- Difficult Accent: The Welsh accent is known for its difficulty to be mastered by those who are not from the region. Welsh locales, such as Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, are a real challenge for those unfamiliar with the language.
- Catskill homelessness in Downing Street: From 2011 to 2020, a male cat named Larry officially took up residence at 10 Downing Street in London, the residence of the British Prime Minister. He served as "chief cat hunter" for rodent control at the residence.
