United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is located on the continent of Europe, and includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The country is a sovereign state whose capital is London. All of the United Kingdom has a population of 63.1 million people, while London is home to 8.1 million people. Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) is fully surrounded by water, with the Atlantic Ocean on its west, the North Sea on its north, the English Channel to the south and the Irish Sea to the west. 

  1. UK is the 2nd most popular international student destination in the world.
  2. London is world’s largest financial center (With New York).
  3. UK is 5th largest economy in the world.
  4. London is the 2nd best student city in the world ( Source : QS Top University)
  5. The United Kingdom runs under a unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy, while the head of state being Queen Elizabeth II.


  6. They have a total nominal GDP of $2.434 trillion, with a per capita GDP of $38,591. Their total nominal GDP is the 6th highest in the world, and the 3rd largest economy in Europe.
  7. The United Kingdom is also the 8th largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity, and they contribute greatly to the world’s economy.
  8. Automobiles comprise a large part of the nation’s GDP, generating around 26.6 billion pounds of revenue each year.
  9. Agriculture is also a large part of the nation’s economy. They grow over 60% of their own foods, and therefore keep their food imports low. The United Kingdom also has a large amount of natural resources. Their lands are rich in iron, limestone, clay, gypsum, lead and coal.
  10. The last Ice Age shaped the geography of the United Kingdom. Today, most of the nation is covered in steep mountains and low valleys.
  11. Scotland is home to many small lochs, or narrow streams of water. Legend has it that a giant monster named Nessie can be found in Loch Ness in Scotland.
  12. The sports soccer, rugby, golf, boxing, and cricket were all invented in the United Kingdom.
  13. The author of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling is from the United Kingdom.
  14. England is the largest country in the United Kingdom.
  15. For over 300 years, French was the official language of the nation.


  16. Buckingham Palace in England has its very own police station.
  17. There are more chickens in England than there are humans.
  18. The earliest rail lines in the world were found in the United Kingdom.
  19. Each year it is estimated that over 80,000 umbrellas are lost in London.
  20. The United Kingdom includes the following countries: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and England.
  21. England is the most populous country in the United Kingdom.
  22. The United Kingdom’s 7,700 miles of shoreline is the perfect habitat for a variety of seabirds and seals.
  23. In 2016, citizens voted for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.
  24. Almost 60% of people in the United Kingdom are Christian.
  25. The United Kingdom is home to 28 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Cities, including Bath, Canterbury, and Chester.
  26. It is legal for children over 5 to consume alcohol at home or in other private areas in the United Kingdom.


  27. London, England was the first city in the world to have an underground subway system.
  28. Queen Elizabeth became the longest-reigning monarch in the United Kingdom in 2015.
  29. Over 30% of women in the United Kingdom have had an abortion in their lifetime.
  30. 165 million cups of tea per day are consumed in the United Kingdom.
  31. Over 300 languages are spoken in London – more than any other country in the world.
  32. The largest Italian restaurant in the world is located in Britain. The Aakash seats up to 750 people.
  33. Windsor Palace is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
  34. Britain is the only country in the world that does not have a written constitution.