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About The People

Did You Know... There are about 8,500 Indian restaurants in the UK.   »» More

Eating & Recipes... A typical family will eat three main meals per day. Breakfast will usu  »» More

In Their Language...

Most people greet each other by saying “hello”. To a se  »» More

Fashion... Typically, men wear a suit and tie or smarter trousers and shirts. A woman   »» More

Socializing... People are mostly working for leisure opportunities. Food will always be pu  »» More

Family...

Most English families are small, with one or two children. About 80% o  »» More

Sports & Recreation...
Boys start playing Rugby at an early age. It is usually played in  »» More

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United Kingdom History
The Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC and most of Britain’s subsequent incorporation into the Roman Empire stimulated development and brought more active contacts with the rest of Europe. As Rome’s strength declined, the country again was exposed to invasion--including the pivotal incursions of the  »» More
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Capital Cities... London  »» History of London
Population: 61,113,205
GDP: $2,230,000,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 244,820 (sq km) 94,525 (sq mi)
Currency: British pound
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