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Great Britain comprises England, Wales and Scotland (since 1707) whereas the United Kingdom is composed of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The inhabitants, called british, are comprised of the English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish (from Ulster). About the British, I must not forget to mention that their composure can definitely be praised.
Driving is on the left and there are many roundabouts which is convenient (according to me).
Note that plugs and sockets are different from the rest of Europe.
At last, The United Kingdom, especially England, is expensive ! often as expensive as Switzerland...
General information about United Kingdom
Motto : "God and my right"
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Symbol : the lion
The lion is the symbol used to represent the British Empire and therefore the British people. The symbol of England is the rose, coming from the War of the Roses (1455-1485) that opposed the house of York (symbol : white rose) to the house of Lancaster (red rose). It is the latter that prevailed and Henry Tudor became King of England under the name of Henry VII. Wales has several symbols : leek, daffodil, the ostrich feather, and the dragon. Scotland has two symbols : the thistle and the unicorn. The symbol of the Unionists of Ulster (Northern Ireland) is the crown of William of Orange. |
Flag :
The British gave a name to their flag : "Union Jack" (flag of the union). |
Capital : London
"the big smoke" Symbolic monument : Big Ben |
Population :
60.3 millions inhabitants (2004)
(3 millions in inner London) |
Area : 94,520 sq.mi (244,800 km2)
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Currency : Pound sterling
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Political system : Constitutional monarchy
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Official language : English
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Difference of time : UTC
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