Trivia in United Kingdom (UK)
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: The Union Flag combining the white diagonal cross of St. Patrick, the red diagonal cross, and the red cross of St. George on a blue field.
Emblem: Royal arms supported by a lion and unicorn with a quartered shield displaying England's three lions passant, Scotland's lion, and Ireland's harp.
Trivia & facts
- London Underground is the world's oldest, opened in 1863.
- Annual tea consumption per capita exceeds 2kg.
- Many national museums like the Natural History Museum are free.
- Cars drive on the left, same as Japan.
- Currency portraits feature Charles III facing right.
- Some English pubs date back to the 8th century.
- London fog originated from Industrial Revolution smog, called "pea-souper."
- National bird is the European Robin.
- Oxford English Dictionary entries can exceed 45 words.
- Epsom Derby is the origin of the term "derby."