Fast Facts/General Information

 

Fast Facts

1. London is the world’s largest financial centre.
2. Windsor castle is the oldest and largest royal residence in the world still in use.
3. The first public theater built in England was called The Theatre.
4. Beef is one of England’s biggest exports.
5. British police do not carry guns except in emergencies.
6. The London Eye is the tallest observation wheel in the world and each rotation takes about 30 minutes.
7. The UK has 334 airports with paved runways.
8. Most households (70 per cent) have access to the internet.

General Information

Full country name: United Kingdom
Capital: London
Total Area: 243,000 sq km (93,000 sq miles)
Official Language: English
Official Currency: Pound Sterling
Population: 62,641,000 (2011) (source: World Bank)
Religion: Christianity
Time Zone: GMT/UTC plus Zero
Country Dialing Code: +44
Summer: July and August (The warmest month in England)
Winter: January and February is coldest month
Major Cities: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff
Continent: Europe