THE UNITED KINGDOM

The United Kingdom consists of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom's capital is London, a global city and financial centre with an urban area population of 10.3 million. Other major cities include Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, and Manchester.

FLAG

The national flag of the United Kingdom is the Union Jack, also known as the Union Flag. The current design of the Union Jack dates from the Act of Union 1801 which united the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

LANGUAGES

There are 11 indigenous languages spoken across the British Isles: 3 Germanic languages, 5 Celtic languages and 3 Romance languages. The de facto official language of the United Kingdom is English, which is spoken by approximately 59.8 million residents, or 98% of the population, over the age of three.

CURRENCY

Pound sterling is the official currency of the UK. There are eight accepted coins in UK currency, including the £2, £1, 50 pence, 20 pence, 10 pence, 5 pence, 2 pence, and 1 pence (penny).

TYPICAL FOOD

1. Shepherd's Pie

2. Beef Wellington

3. Fish and Chips

4. Chicken Tikka Masala

5. Steak and Kidney Pie

6. Eton Mess

7. Afternoon Tea

8. Cornish Pasty

9. A Full Breakfast

10. Roast Dinner

TYPICAL ANIMALS

1. Common Shrew

2. Red Squirrel

3. Curlew

4.Little Owl

5.Orkney Vole

6. Scottish Wildcat

7. Grey Seal

8.Wood Mouse

9. European Hedgehog

10. Fin Whale