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United Kingdom
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Top 10 Biggest Cities in United Kingdom |
| 1. London |
| 2. Birmington |
| 3. Glasgow |
| 4. Liverpool |
| 5. Leeds |
| 6. Sheffield |
| 7. Edinburgh |
| 8. Bristol |
| 9. Manchester |
| 10. Leicester |
Map of United Kingdom |
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Top 10 Facts About United Kingdom |
| 1. London in the past has gone by many other names including Londonium, Ludenburg and Ludenwic |
| 2. England is well known for its love of tea and drinks more than any other nation |
| 3. England introduced the world to many sports including soccer, polo, cricket, rugby and many others |
| 4. The famous ‘Great Fire of London’ brought devastation to much of the capital city, but actually only six people died |
| 5. The first ever public zoo opened up in London, England in 1829 |
| 6. The London Eye, previously known as the Millennium Wheel, is the highest Ferris wheel in the world |
| 7. England has the highest rate of obesity of any country in Europe |
| 8. Which is ironic as it is also renowned for having the worst food in the world... |
| 9. The tower of Big Ben is being renamed Elizabeth tower in honour of the current Queen of England. ‘Big Ben’ actually refers to the bell itself and not the tower. |
| 10. Police in Britain do not carry guns except in rare emergency cases, preferring the classic truncheon |
Facts about United Kingdom |
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| Area (km²) | 244,820 |
| Population | 60,943,000 |
| Religion | Christianity 53%, Muslim 3% |
| Government Type | Parliamentary system |
| Currency | Pound (GBP) |
| Capital | London |
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Top Things To See In United Kingdom |
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Buckingham Palace |
Elizabeth Tower aka Big Ben |
London Eye |
Stonehenge |
Tower Bridge |
Pictures of British People |
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| United Kingdom Known For:: |
| Fish and Chips |
| Historic Landmarks |
| Queen Elizabeth II |
| Tea and Biscuits |
| Football (Soccer) |