Monday 8 December 2014

United Kingdom Fun Facts

The United Kingdom has a long history of being a powerful and strong country. Due to this fact, many people see the nation as a strict and uptight place to be, but that is a myth. The United Kingdom is actually very relaxed and unique. Here are a few fun and quirky facts about the country to show you just how interesting it can be.

Big Ben in London actually doesn’t refer to the clock. Big Ben is the bell that is located in the clock tower.

For over 300 years, French was the official language of the nation.

There is not a point in Britain that is more than 75 miles away from a coastline. Due to this, many British people find themselves vacationing on the beach.

Buckingham Palace in England has its very own police station.

There are more chickens in England than there are humans.

The first King of England, William the Conqueror made a law that everyone had to be in bed by 8pm.

The earliest rail lines in the world were found in the United Kingdom.

Each year it is estimated that over 80,000 umbrellas are lost in London.

The United Kingdom encompasses four countries, each of which have their own traditions and cultures. They come together with a common love for their nation, and are very hospitable and kind countries. If you would like to travel to the United Kingdom, then you could easily see all four countries due to their close proximity, and easy travel lines between them. The nation was the first industrialized nation in the world, and today, still is a dominant force in the world’s economy.


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