21 United Kingdom facts

The long form of the United Kingdom is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Tweet This

England is the largest country in the United Kingdom. Tweet This

The United Kingdom is the fifth largest economy worldwide and second in Europe. Tweet This

It was the world’s first industrialised nation. Tweet This

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The United Kingdom is a unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy, Queen Elizabeth II being the head of state. Tweet This

The typical for the UK steep mountains and low valleys were shaped during the last Ice Age. Tweet This

There are many small lochs (narrow streams of water) in Scotland. Purportedly, a giant monster called Nessie lives in the Loch Ness. Tweet This

Soccer, cricket, rugby, golf, and boxing were all invented there. Tweet This

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England hosted the Summer Olympics three times. Tweet This

St. Patrick’s Day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland, often celebrated with extensive alcohol abuse. Tweet This

When Prince William and Catherine Middleton got married, workers and students were given the day off. Tweet This

In Scotland, Boxing Day is celebrated each year on the day after Christmas. It commemorates the day in which servants used to receive their gifts from their employers. Tweet This

For over three centuries, French was the UK’s official language. Tweet This

Any point in Britain lies no further than 120 km (74 miles) away from a coastline. Tweet This

Buckingham Palace has its own police station. Tweet This

The population of chickens in England is more numerous than people. Tweet This

The first rail transport was invented in the United Kingdom. Tweet This

Annually, almost 100,000 umbrellas are lost in London. Tweet This

There is still a British law, saying it’s legal to kill any Scotsman entering the city of York in the possession of a bow and arrow. Tweet This

William the Conqueror ordered that everyone should go to bed by 8 pm. Tweet This

Another stupid English law prohibits getting drunk in a pub. Tweet This