ALL ABOUT BRITAIN

1. Great Britain is an island made up of England, Scotland and Wales.
2. England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales became one state in 1800.
3. The leek and daffodil are both plants used to symbolize Wales.
4. In 2006, the UK had a population of 60.6 million.
5. The Norman invasion of England in 1066 brought Britain into the mainstream of western European culture.
6. In 1972 the UK joined the European Economic Community.
7. Almost of the 80% of England was associated with poverty and industry.
8. The Queen, Britain's official head of state, has little real power.
9. The second-most spoken language in Britain is reported to be Punjabi.
10. University education in the UK is funded by a combination of the governament and students.
11. Britain was the first large country to have free universal healthcare, in 1948.
12. 'Drawing room', 'reception room' and 'front room' are all terms for the living room in a house.
13. A drink without alcohol is known as a soft drink.
14. Unlike in most European countries, entry to British museums and art galleries is usually free.
15. The day after Christmas is known as a Boxing day.