United Kingdom: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is an island country off the northwest coast of Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It has green hills, rocky coasts, lakes and mountains in the north. It is known for its royal family, castles, football and famous writers.

About London

London lies on the River Thames in southeast England and is the largest city in the United Kingdom. It is famous for Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and its red double-decker buses.

Fun facts about United Kingdom

1. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
2. Stonehenge, a ring of giant standing stones in England, was built thousands of years ago.
3. Ben Nevis in Scotland, at 1,345 metres, is the highest mountain in the British Isles.
4. The London Underground opened in 1863 and is the oldest underground railway in the world.
5. British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web.
6. The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland is made of about 40,000 basalt columns formed by ancient volcanoes.