England is a country steeped in history and culture, with an archaeological record dating back to the early Neolithic period and beyond. There is so much to discover in the United Kingdom. You may know about their love of tea or the invention of the Indian dish, the Chicken Tikka Masala, but do you know everything about this magnificent country?
We have compiled a list of interesting facts about England that you might not have already known. Read on to see if you are truly an anglophile or just a pretender to the crown.
Interesting Facts about England
England is the largest country in the United Kingdom with a population of more than 56 million people. England is part of the United Kingdom which includes three other countries of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The capital city of England is London and it is bordered by the English Channel, The North Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean. It is only 33 kilometers (20 miles) from mainland Europe and is connected to France by the Channel Tunnel which is the second-longest undersea tunnel in the world. So, now that we have all the housekeeping out of the way, let’s take a look at some of the more fun facts about England.
1. There is A Difference Between the UK and Great Britain
The terms “UK” and “Great Britain” are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to different things. The official name of the United Kingdom is actually The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. When referring to Great Britain, which is technically a geographical term, refers to the largest island in the British Isles. Great Britain includes England, Scotland, and Wales, but not Northern Ireland.
On the other hand, when you are referring to it as the UK you are referring to the country which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The UK is a sovereign state with a single government, legal system, and currency.
2. Stonehenge Is Older Than the Pyramids
Stonehenge is as ancient as it is mysterious. The stone circle is of great religious importance to those of the Druidic faith. It sits on the Salisbury Plain as it has since the Neolithic age 5,000 years ago. That was 500 years before the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.
How and why stone age man built it still puzzles archaeologists to this day. Most agree it was a place of great ritualistic importance. Read 42 Amazing Ancient Ruins of the World
3. The Queen of England Created a New Dog Breed
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