All About Britain

1. Great Britain is an island made up of  England, Scotland and WalesBritain, Scotland and WalesEngland and Ireland.
2. England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales became one state in  153617081800.
3. The leek and daffodil are both plants used to symbolize  ScotlandWalesYorkshire.
4. In 2006,  the UKEnglandIrelandhad a population of 60.6 million.
5. In 1972 the UK joined  NATOthe European Economic Communitythe G7 group.
6. Almost  60%70%80%of the British live in towns or cities.
7. The size and popularity of the National Trust suggest how important  historythe countrysidetrustis to many British people.
8. Parliament consists of an elected House of Commons and an unelected House of  DonorsSenatorsLords.
9. Since 1970, the party that has formed the government has won around  45-55%35-45%25-35%of the vote in general elections.
10. 'Bobbies', 'fuzz', 'cops' and 'pigs' are all nicknames for  politiciansfarmerspolice officers.
11. University education in the UK is funded by  the governmentindividual studentsa combination of the government and students.
12. A drink without alcohol is known as a  weaksoftlightdrink.
13. If you 'throw in the towel' (admit defeat), your are using a  cricketinghorse racingboxingmetaphor.
14. Unlike in most European countries, entry to British museums and art galleries is usually  expensivevery cheapfree.
15. The day after Christmas is known as  BoxingStephen'sCold Turkeyday.