Today England
Britain
Elizabeth II
Pubs
Thames Barriers
New Millennium Constructions
The Shard
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England is the most populated country in the United Kingdom.
The population of England is around 57 million.
The other countries that make up the United Kingdom are Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
London is the capital city of England and the UK.
1. What is the difference between Great Britain (GB) and United Kingdom (UK)?
2. Is Great Britain the same as Britain?
3. How long has Elizabeth II been queen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northen Ireland?
4. What is the traditional national food of England?
5. What food was invented in England?
6. Pubs are an important part of British life.
People talk, eat, drink, meet their friends and relax there.
What does the word "pub" stand for? How many pubs are there in Britain?
7. The British currency is the pound sterling.
Since 1971, the pound has been divided into 100 pence.
What was the pound divided into before 1971?
What is the slang term for pound?
What popular names are given to a 5 pound and 10 pound banknotes?
8. Flooding has been a problem in London for centuries.
The earliest recorded instance of the water level rising above the banks was in 1099,
in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
The Thames Barriers were built to protect London from floodings.
If you want to know how the barriers work, Click here.
9. Britain welcomed the New Millennium in the year 2000 with some new buildings in London.
Like London Eye (Millennium Wheel), The O2 Millennium Dome or the Millennium Bridge.
How many people go on London Eye every year? How many people can each capsule carry?
Is the O2 Dome the biggest dome in the world?
Why was The Millennium Bridge closed after its openning? is it opened now?
10. Today London skyline has changed. Which is the tallest building in London? How high is it?