Interesting facts about England. The most interesting and unusual facts about Great Britain - for adults and children Everything you need to know about Great Britain

You will rarely meet a person on earth who has not heard anything about England. Every self-respecting tourist should visit this state to fall in love with its rich history and become imbued with its traditions. Today you have the opportunity to learn about rare facts in England.

1. In Britain, pigs are not castrated, so it is better not to buy pork or order it in restaurants, but if the smell and taste of boar urine in meat is normal to you, then you can. The British really love bacon for breakfast, and in the morning a specific stench emanates from the food. I once tried to talk to supermarket managers, I thought maybe there was some kind of identification system on the packages, but they didn’t even understand what I was talking about and why they castrate pigs. But there is a lot of halal meat, I am surprised that none of the green and other eco-animal lovers almost protests against it, because the slaughter of animals according to Muslim traditions is very cruel.

2. England almost doesn’t have its own national cuisine, or rather, it kind of exists, but it’s quite primitive and, frankly, tasteless. Probably the worst in Europe. I’ll write more about English cuisine

3. England has the highest obesity rate in Europe

4. The British really drink a lot of tea, a cup of tea is such a ritual in the culture of communication, and a panacea for all ills. It’s a paradox, but good loose tea is rare in large supermarkets; you have to order it in special stores. Everyone drinks packaged.

5. School uniform is mandatory for all schoolchildren. In most state schools it is the same, but private schools adhere to different

6. Public school is actually a private school, and free is a state school. Students refers to all students, both schoolchildren and university students. The word pupil in the meaning of “schoolboy” is practically not used. The word school can also mean university, such as law school or medical school

7. Parents may be subject to criminal liability for schoolchildren's absenteeism.

8. Children go to school from the age of five and compulsory education lasts until the age of 16. To enter university, you still need to study for an additional year or two

9. Corporal punishment in state schools was abolished only in 1987. In private schools - in 1999. In Scotland and Ireland even later.

10. A private elite school is actually a boarding school. A very tough establishment.

11. There is no more rainfall in London than in Moscow, or even less. And fogs are rare here. However, rain can come suddenly, but usually does not last long. Rain for the whole day is quite rare. If the weather forecast predicts rain, then it will always fall from one to two in the afternoon or from 5 to 7 in the evening, exactly at the time when it is lunch break, or when you have to go home from work. The law of meanness works constantly

12. In England it rarely snows in winter. If one centimeter of snow falls, then this is a whole event. Cities are at a standstill, transport is not working, planes are not flying, everyone is running to build shabby snowmen and ride down the slides on inflatable mattresses. Utilities almost don’t keep snow removal equipment, apparently it’s cheaper to suffer multimillion-dollar losses every year than to maintain the equipment....what will they do if the Germans attack

13. The British are seasoned from childhood. It is not customary to wrap children up from head to toe, and it is generally not customary to dress according to the season. The climate is quite mild, but because of the humidity, zero temperatures in winter seem like everything is minus 10 in Russia. In winter, you can see people wearing only T-shirts or ballet shoes on bare feet. Everyone saves on heating, so whether you like it or not, they will be hardened like steel from childhood.

14. The British love animals very much. You will not see stray cats and dogs on the streets. This issue was resolved a long time ago.

15. The Society for the Protection of Animals from Cruelty was created in England back in 1824 and has royal status. What is characteristic is that the society for the protection of children was founded only 60 years later and has national status, which is no longer so prestigious.

16. But at the same time, traditional fox hunting still takes place in England. The British love their traditions more than animals.

17. Although you may encounter stray animals, especially at night, they will be unfortunate foxes. Even in central London you can see them very often. They flash their green eyes and dash into the bushes. Sometimes they jump right out from under the wheels of a bicycle late on a dark evening; such suddenness and convulsions won’t last long. They live in parks, of which there are a huge number throughout London. They often get into houses and can be quite dangerous. At night, foxes make very specific screams, as if they are cutting a baby.

18. Household pests include bedbugs and mice. There are no cockroaches, and there are no mosquitoes either. You can also easily run into a false black widow. This is such a spider that can be dangerous and poisonous if it bites.

19. There are huge numbers of squirrels in the parks; they are all almost tame. The squirrels are all gray and quite plump, I would even say muscular. Once upon a time there were red squirrels, but gray squirrels killed them; now red squirrels are protected by the state. There are swans and many different interesting birds. By the way, all Thames swans are legally the property of the Queen.

20. In parks you can often see benches with nameplates installed in memory of a deceased relative or friend. Sometimes captions are an example of purely English irony, as is the case in the photo. “In memory of the husband whom I dreamed of, but he was never found.”

25. Britain has a huge number of regional accents, dialects and dialects. Accents may differ within the boundaries of one city, and even more so within a county. English in former colonies is sometimes very different from British English, and not just in pronunciation.

26. The British feel a little guilty that almost everyone knows English, and the British themselves are not strong in foreign languages. Therefore, they will always praise a foreigner's English. Many Russian speakers immediately begin to show off, as if the English themselves noticed that I speak almost without an accent. This has little to do with reality. This is simply a polite compliment to a foreigner's ability to string words together into sentences. In fact, I have almost never met Russian speakers who moved as adults and have excellent pronunciation... although no, Berezovsky’s first wife has excellent pronunciation

27. The Scots, Welsh and Irish are very proud of their roots and nationality. Don’t even think about calling an Irishman or a Scotsman an Englishman or even a Briton - they will be terribly offended.

28. In Britain there is no concept of provincialism in the Russian sense of the word. It's not considered cool here to be a native Londoner or a native Edinburgher. Historically, all the nobility lived on estates. In the big cities lived those who had to work; the need to work was always despised by the English nobility. But if you grew up in your own house with a lot of land, then yes, this is class. Certain regions are considered provincial here, for example, the north of England; historically, the Irish are considered rednecks, because the British essentially committed a mass genocide of the Irish, so the elite created a certain snobbish attitude towards them, which is still alive. New Zealanders who have arrived in large numbers are considered provincials

29. Britain has no constitution

30. Big Ben is actually the name of a bell, not a clock.

31. There is no concept of a courtyard here, because in urban development there is no city courtyard in the Russian sense; urban planning is planned differently. There is the concept of estate or neighbourhood, i.e. area.

32. In English cities, everything is very compact, the streets and sidewalks are narrow, the houses and apartments are quite small. For example, there are standard houses with 4 rooms of only 56 square meters. I call these apartments and houses mittens.

33. All land is private. There is no concept of “giving up on barbecue in nature,” because all of nature is divided into private areas, except for protected areas and parks. There are designated camping areas that you have to pay for, and areas for barbecues and picnics.

34. There is no registration in Britain, but without a bank account and card you can do almost nothing here, much less live legally. Residence is determined by bills, which are paid through a bank account. All bills are proof that you have lived here and may be needed for various bureaucratic needs. Therefore, a resident of Britain keeps a lot of waste paper at home from paper utility bills, payslips and the like; I already have two hefty folders.

35. If Moscow never sleeps, then London sleeps and how, I would say, just sleeps. Pubs are open until 11, on weekends until a maximum of 2. There are no traces of 24-hour restaurants, just as there are no 24-hour coffee shops. There are only fast food eateries that are open at night on weekends, the so-called take-away, where people flock to refuel after energy-consuming club parties. There are just mountains of garbage in city centers on weekends.

36. By the way, chips in English are French fries, not chips, but crisps are just chips in bags

37. In broad daylight, in various places in London, you can see people smoking weed, and if you don’t see it, you can acutely feel it. Few people care or care about this. In fact, there are a huge number of quiet weed addicts here.

38. Some people believe that the British are entirely music lovers and certainly don’t listen to any cheap pop music. The percentage of music lovers here is the same as in Russia, and there are a lot of pop lovers here

39. The working class in Russia loves to vacation in Turkey and Egypt, and the working class in England really loves Spain and Eastern Europe. The British "Tagil" has a better holiday there than ours in Egypt.

40. The British constantly say sorry, sorry, thank you, please, even if they are not to blame. An Englishman will apologize if you accidentally step on his foot. Don't delude yourself and think that this is sincere. In fact, an Englishman will say sorry to the table if he accidentally touches it; these words are more of an interjection than a sincere apology.

Great Britain is the country that gave the world English, the language of international communication. It was spoken by Lord Byron and the father of nuclear physics Ernest Rutherford, William Shakespeare and the creator of classical electrodynamics James Maxwell, as well as Agatha Christie, Rudyard Kipling, Michael Faraday, James Joule. Great Britain (often called England) is rich in famous, outstanding people.

The Kingdom of Great Britain is a union of four historical national regions - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The country is located in northwestern Europe, on the British Isles. The majestic Atlantic Ocean washes the country in the north and west. The kingdom is separated from the mainland by the English Channel and Pas de Calais.

Great Britain is a highly developed country, its form of government is a constitutional monarchy. It is densely populated. Great Britain is called a country of outstanding achievements. The achievements of English scientists, inventors, and engineers accelerated the industrial revolution, which in the 18th century transformed England from an agricultural country into a highly developed industrial country. Today the UK economy is one of the most powerful in the world.

This country has been familiar to us since childhood. We like English songs about Robin Bobbin, about the house that Jack built, about the cat that was visiting the queen, and the kittens that lost their gloves. As we get older we learn about the great things that make Britain Great Britain.

First of all, these are, of course, people. Famous people of the country include: mathematicians William Hopkins, Lewis Carroll, writers Jonathan Swift, Charles Dickens, Daniel Defoe, physicist Isaac Newton, chemists Henry Cavendish, John Dalton, artists Richard Boyle, William Kent, biologist Charles Darwin and others.

Great Britain is a beautiful, hilly country where special efforts are made in the field of landscaping. England in general is a trendsetter in the field of landscape design. English flower gardens are the most beautiful in Europe. And not just floral ones. The English garden is a harmonious combination of deciduous and coniferous trees. For the British, a garden is not just a beautiful combination of plants. This is a cult site, visited by families, it is a way of life, a breath of fresh air, a source of national pride, a topic for discussion over a traditional English tea party.

What interesting things can you see in the UK?

Of course, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, the British Museum, the National Gallery, Berkshire with Royal Windsor and the Thames, ancient Nottingham, home of the famous literary character Robin Hood, the limestone valleys of Derbyshire.

- an ancient park in Oxford,

- Kew Botanic Gardens,

— Needles (“Needles”) on the Isle of Wight. These are three snow-white chalk cliffs framed by blue foaming waters,

- the largest gorge in Great Britain - Cheddar, Somerset,

- Giant's Causeway, Antrim,

- a cave on the island of Staffa. It was about her that Walter Scott said that her beauty “exceeds all expectations.”

50 interesting FACTS ABOUT ENGLAND

1. In the 17th and 18th centuries in England there was a position of a royal uncorker of ocean bottles with letters

2. Christ Church College is one of the richest and most beautiful colleges in Oxford. Scenes from the Harry Potter film were filmed in its famous Dining Hall.

3. There is one famous pub in Oxford. It's called "Eagle and Child". It has existed since the 16th century. Here, for 23 years, from 1939 to 1962, meetings of the Inklings literary circle were held every Tuesday from half past twelve to one in the afternoon. Members of the circle were Professor of English Language and Literature at Merton College and author of The Lord of the Rings John Ronald Reuel Tolkien and his close friend Clive Staples Lewis, a teacher at Magdalen College and author of the famous Chronicles of Narnia.

4. Table tennis emerged as a pastime for English high society in the 1880s. The role of the grid was first played by books arranged in a row, the balls were champagne corks, and the rackets were cigarette cases. The name of this game at that time was “wiff-waff”.

5. The only place in Great Britain where the king or queen cannot enter is the House of Commons.

6. In 2005, in Great Britain, according to the results of a public opinion poll on the topic of the greatest technical invention since 1800, the bicycle was declared the winner. Not only did it beat inventions such as the Internet and the internal combustion engine, but it also received more votes than all other inventions combined.

7. Winnie the Pooh got his name from one of the real toys of Christopher Robin, the son of the writer Milne. The toy was named after a female bear at the London Zoo named Winnipeg, who came there from Canada.

8. Any postage stamp must bear the name of the country that issued it in Latin letters. If the name is not found, this is a UK stamp. It is exempt from this obligation as the first country in history to use stamps.

9. Winston Churchill was very fond of Armenian cognac and drank a bottle of 50-proof Dvin cognac every day. One day the prime minister discovered that Dvin had lost its former taste. He expressed his dissatisfaction with Stalin. It turned out that the master Margar Sedrakyan, who was engaged in the Dvina blend, was exiled to Siberia. He was returned and reinstated in the party. Churchill began to receive his favorite cognac again, and Sedrakyan was subsequently awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor.

10. The Queen's official birthday is celebrated in the UK and Commonwealth countries in June, although she was actually born on 21 April.

11. The largest lake by volume of water is Loch Ness in Scotland. Legend has it that a huge sea monster lives in the depths of Loch Ness.

12. To this day, the song “Yesterday” by the Beatles holds the lead in the number of reworks - which is officially recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.

13. According to the census conducted in 1909, the Scots were the tallest race in Europe.

14. The City is still a city within the city of London - it, for example, has its own mayor and its own police.

15. The official animal of Scotland is the unicorn.

16. A glass of Guinness draft beer contains fewer calories than a glass of orange juice.

17. There is no written constitution in Great Britain.

18. Windsor Castle. Inside the castle there is the famous Doll's House, donated to the royal family in 1924. The house has everything you need, including running water and electricity, on a scale of one to twelve, doll things are on display. It contains light bulbs the size of dewdrops and miniature cars that can travel almost 150,000 km on one liter of gasoline!

19. London is located on the prime meridian, which is called Greenwich.

20. In 1826, the world's first zoo opened in London. When the zoo opened, the most famous event was the African Elephant.

21. No matter where you are in England, you will never be too far from the sea! It doesn't matter where you stand - you'll never be more than 80 miles from the sea.

22. Big Ben is not just a tower with a huge clock. There are cells in the decorative ornament of the tower walls. They have not been used since 1880, but they are nevertheless still ready to jail any Member of Parliament who dares to violate parliamentary privilege.

23. The most famous paper manufacturer in England was called ... Whatman.

24. Only in 1947 in England was the position of the person who was supposed to fire a cannon when Napoleon Bonaparte (!) entered England was abolished.

25. The first book published in England was dedicated to chess.

26. The Queen owns sturgeon, whales and dolphins in British territorial waters; by decree of 1324 they were recognized as “royal fish”.

27. Readers of Time magazine voted the Queen Man of the Year in 1952.

28. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms.

30. Several times an unusual guest was seen in the River Thames in central London - a whale. According to experts, it could be a Northern Bottle-nosed whale. When the mammal emerges from the water, its muzzle is clearly visible, which really resembles the bottom of a bottle. This species of whale lives in the North and Irish Seas, rising to high northern latitudes in the summer.

31. In England they take care of ghosts. For example, the first official ghost hunting club was organized in this country back in 1665. This society was founded not by insane people or psychopaths, but by quite respectable scientists of that time, among whom was the famous physicist Robert Boyle, known to every schoolchild according to the Boyle-Mariotte law. And the only task of this club of interests was precisely to study the phenomenon of ghosts.

32. The first Roman settlement in the area of ​​the modern City of London appeared about 2,000 years ago.

33. According to scientists, Stonehenge is not only a solar and lunar calendar, as previously thought, but also represents an accurate cross-sectional model of the solar system.

34. The speaker who opens the meeting of the English Parliament, as you know, still traditionally sits on a sack of wool. This custom comes from the Middle Ages, when England was the main exporter of wool and woolen products to Europe and was considered a leading producer in both quality and quantity of the material. Symbolizing the country's national treasure, the Lord Chancellor sat and still sits on a sack filled with wool. The only change in tradition is that the bag is filled with wool not only from Great Britain, but also from other Commonwealth countries, which symbolizes the unity of these countries.

35. During the construction of the Cathedral of St. Paul, a stone was found with the symbolic inscription “Resurgam” (“I will rise again”), it was laid in the foundation of the cathedral.

36. In London there is one tradition that is not directly related to the queen, but very attractive for tourists - the Ceremony of the Keys. For 700 years in a row, every night the chief jailer of the Tower of London, better known as the beefeater (dressed exactly like the character on the bottle of the famous gin), performs the ritual of locking the gates of the Tower. All gates must be locked at exactly 21:53. After this, the Tower's resident trumpeter sounds the all-clear and the ceremony ends.

37. The famous English labyrinth Longleat Hedge Maze consists of 16,000 English yew trees and is the longest in the world. It was formed in 1975 by designer Greg Bright, the labyrinth area is 0.6 hectares (60 acres), the length of all passages is 2.7 kilometers. Unlike most similar structures, this labyrinth is three-dimensional, since inside it there are six wooden bridges from which you can view and evaluate the route. In the center of the labyrinth there is an observation tower, which is its end point, from where you can once again examine the entire complex in detail.

38. The famous hats of the guards are made from the fur of the North American grizzly bear. Officers' hats are taller and shinier. The fact is that they are made from the fur of a male, and the hats of privates and non-commissioned officers are made from the fur of a female grizzly bear (it does not look so impressive). This hat weighs about three kilograms.

40. Next to the Sherlock Holmes pub there is a Royal Mail cabinet. It was not installed in this place by chance. Letters addressed to Sherlock Holmes are often dropped into it.

41. In the restaurant on the second floor of the Sherlock Holmes pub, the shadow of Sherlock Holmes is always with you

42. To wash your hands before eating, the administrator of the Sherlock Holmes restaurant gives you a keychain with a magnifying glass and a master key for the restroom.

43. The Gallery of Whispers in St. Paul's Cathedral owes its name to a feature of its acoustics not foreseen by the architects: a word, even spoken in a whisper, at one end of the gallery, is repeatedly reflected by its walls, as a result of which this whisper can well be heard by a person located at the other end of the gallery . It consists of 432 steps.

44. Big Ben is not a tower, but a 14-ton bell.

45. It is believed that in England they speak English. If only... Everywhere there is a language of its own. In Cornwall they speak Cornish, in Wales they speak Welsh, and in Scotland, correctly, they speak Gallic. It’s impossible to understand anything, but it’s terribly interesting. The most interesting thing is Wales. There are words there that are half a kilometer long, in the writing of which there is not a single vowel, but many of the consonants are two in a row.

46. ​​It can be said without exaggeration that London is the greenest city in the world. Parks and squares occupy 11% of the city's area, and there are more than 1,700 of them in total. We can walk around almost the entire city center without leaving the park. And there is nothing to be surprised here, because gardens are one of the “fads” of the British.

47. The famous Cheshire Cat from “Alice in Wonderland” is the hero of an old proverb. “He smiles like a Cheshire cat,” the British said back in the Middle Ages. Some scholars believed that this proverb came from signs at the entrance to old Cheshire taverns. From time immemorial, they depicted a leopard baring its teeth with a shield in its paws, and since the home-grown artists who painted the signs had never seen a leopard, it looked like a smiling cat.

48. Volumes could be filled with each of Carroll’s images in the book “Alice in Wonderland.” For example, the rivalry between the Lion and the Unicorn lasted for many centuries: the Lion was depicted on the ancient coat of arms of England, and the Unicorn - on Scotland. At the beginning of the 17th century, after the unification of England and Scotland, both animals appeared in the royal coat of arms.

49. The fashion for shorts came from England, it was introduced by Cambridge students, who were the first to use very short pants for sports on the water.

50. Queen Elizabeth I Tudor at one time rejected a marriage proposal from Ivan the Terrible. But in the 19th century, marriages between the reigning houses of Russia and England were in fashion.

Good afternoon dear friends!

Today I will tell you about one wonderful, small but beautiful country with its own culture and outlook on life. You've heard about it since school, and almost every second person can speak its language. Did you guess it? This article will talk about interesting facts about England. Sit back and read about something you probably haven't heard of yet.

From this article you will learn:

What do we know about her, and what does she not know about the world?

So what do we know? England is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It occupies two thirds of it and borders Scotland and Wales. The population makes up 84% of the UK's total population. It became a union of the once warring counties in 927 and takes its name from the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes that settled in the 5th and 6th centuries.
The capital is the largest city in the entire European Union.

As you know, English is now the most popular language and is recognized as international. How are things going between the British themselves and foreigners? They themselves admit that many people are too lazy to learn other languages. For what? After all, wherever I go, everyone will understand me! And the British love to travel, but mainly to nearby European countries: Germany, Austria, France. Ibiza is a very popular destination among young people. It all comes down to great fun and low prices by English standards. Perhaps for these reasons, few people know geography well.

By the way, every Englishman loves and takes care of his own! So before traveling to England, it’s best to check how easy it is for you.

How do they look

Most residents of the kingdom prefer practical, comfortable clothes. Very often you can meet people here wearing sneakers, and they can even combine them with a skirt. Also, Britain, namely Princess Diana, introduced the fashion for rubber boots. They are called in honor of the creator of Wellington, and in short – Wellie boots. Unlike Russia, absolutely everyone wears them: from children to grandmothers. Convenient!

Princess Diana wearing Welly boots

For many, clothing is a way of self-expression. Moreover, the choice never depends on the time of year. The British dress out of season. You can find people wearing UGG boots and a coat in the summer, and ballet flats and a T-shirt in the winter. One of the reasons for the younger generation is that in nightclubs there is a paid wardrobe, so some people prefer to be patient and not overpay. Don't think about your health? But many of them believe that if you go to bed with a wet head, you can get sick. At the same time, they can go outside with wet hair at any time of the year.

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There is a so-called “London street style”. Its main feature is the combination of the incongruous. A leopard-print fur coat and sneakers, a leather skirt and a completely inappropriate color top. Would you say it's bad taste? Surprisingly, they look very stylish.
What else will definitely catch your eye is the girls’ bright, provocative makeup. Indeed, the fair sex here does not spare themselves and puts tons of makeup on their faces. Moreover, in the north this can be found more often. Solariums and self-tanning are still popular here.

London style

You've probably heard about the full English breakfast (fried eggs, beans, toast, mushrooms, tomatoes, bacon). But they don’t eat it every morning, because it takes a lot of time to prepare, so they treat themselves to it on weekends. On weekdays, they still don’t skip breakfast; they mostly eat cereal or muesli with milk and drink tea. Yes, they are really big fans of this drink and drink it at any free moment.

London style

Full English breakfst

In general, their food is quite fatty, and their diet may not seem the healthiest to you. For lunch, it is customary to snack rather than eat. Usually this is a sandwich, a small packet of chips and a piece of fruit. But the dinner is quite filling. Often or in restaurants, and the portions are huge. One Briton can order himself a whole circle of pizza! This explains the large percentage of overweight people.

Breakfast in English

The British are also big beer lovers. In the bar you will meet not only young people, but also older residents. It’s customary to go there even on New Year’s Day. At home, they also don’t mind drinking a bottle or two before bed.

What to expect from them

Here I will tell you what impression you get about their mood and character. Once in this country, you will be amazed at how friendly and welcoming the people are. Especially in small towns, even strangers are greeted here. But don’t rush to think that they really liked you that much. A smile is a sign of politeness, and they will never say anything bad about you, even if something is wrong. But if you need help, for example, you don’t know the way, you can be sure that they will tell you.
By the way, the tea ceremony in England is started for a reason.

If you are invited for a cup of tea or dinner, be wary. Perhaps your dog barked loudly at night and interfered with your sleep, and they want to politely tell you about it. Or you are simply from Russia, and your neighbor’s husband is very interested in the culture and history of Russia and wants to communicate with you as a representative.
The young people here are so spontaneous that students like to sit on the floor, and then can be in the same clothes at home.

Of course, it's very clean here!

You can also notice differences in their cleaning habits. For example, they wash dishes by pouring water into the sink with detergent. Then, without rinsing the foam, they can leave the dishes to dry. This way they save water. This is not only because of money, but also because residents care about the environment and natural resources.

Most residents, especially older ones, love to develop their gardens. They spend a lot of effort, time and money on this. Here you will find beautiful flowers, the national flower of England - the rose, trees, fountains, and swings. And they have enough time for this, because the working day is short. Most are released at 5.

Gardens and parks

Arriving in the north of the country and talking with the locals, you will notice that the majority hate London. They consider it too rich and unreasonably expensive.

England London

I was with you, a philologist of the English language, Ekaterina Martynova.
I wish you a good mood!

(not to be confused with). The full official form of the name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

After the end of the war, Great Britain helped the USSR restore the economy and rebuild various enterprises.

With the onset of the Cold War, relations between the Soviet Union and Western countries deteriorated significantly, leading to an almost complete breakdown and cancellation of any cooperation.

Facts about the royal family

Many people know that Great Britain is a parliamentary monarchy. Thus, the monarch is obliged to discuss every decision he makes with parliament.

Here are some interesting facts about the royal family:

• Back in the 14th century, the English king from the Plantagenet dynasty Edward II issued a decree on the catching of “royal fish” in the waters of Britain, namely whales and sturgeons. According to the law, as soon as these fish appeared on land, they automatically became the property of the monarch. An interesting fact is that this decree is still in force.
• The current queen has 2 birthdays. The first one is ordinary, the second one takes place during official meetings.
• Elizabeth 2 is the longest reigning monarch in British history. She has ruled the state for more than 66 years!
• Prince William's wife Kate Middleton is considered the first duchess to have an academic degree.
• The British monarch has the right to change his first or last name at any time.
• The residence where the royal family lives employs more than 1,000 workers.

Unusual interesting facts about Great Britain

The first people in the world to use rain umbrellas were the British.

In the UK it is almost impossible to see homeless people on the streets. This is due to the fact that no resident of the state can have a pet in the house without an appropriate interview with the supervision services.

The United Kingdom has the longest street, town and village names in the world.

• Entry to most British museums is free.
• It was in Great Britain that zoos first began to operate.
• People also owe the appearance of laces to the British.
• Great Britain is the author of the creation of the American flag.

In order for a bank robbery to be officially recognized, it must be committed while the bank was open and in the presence of witnesses.

Historical facts about Great Britain

Britain has a long history of genocide. It affected many Irish people who are today citizens of the state.

The slave trade was very developed in Great Britain, and its victims were people with both white and dark skin.

In the 19th century, Great Britain sold opium and received valuable metals in return. However, when it became clear what harm drugs caused to people, the trade was stopped.

The use of opium caused enormous damage to both states.

What is Great Britain famous for?

The British love to spend their holidays in pubs. On weekends, these establishments are literally crowded with people drinking different types of beer.

The British are too polite and courteous. However, they are offended when people ask why they behave this way.

Residents of Great Britain love to drink tea. There is even the famous expression “five o’clock”, meaning traditional tea drinking at 5 pm.

An interesting fact is that even the Nazi bombings could not break the tradition of tea drinking. Today on the Internet you can find photographs from the Second World War, which depict the British with a mug of tea, sitting on the ruins of their houses.

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