The United Kingdom is full of rich history and diversity. It is no secret that many foreign tourists, students and permanent residents visit UK every year. The history appears in everyday life and its beautiful architectural forms. It holds much culture, diversity, language and unbelievable stories that you only read in history books.

Below there are some facts that may or may not know. Feed your curiosity and read some interesting facts below:

  1. One of the largest and populated areas in the world, the capital city which is London has a diverse range of cultures, nations and customs. London city is home to more than 8 million individuals who interact using different languages and there are an estimated 300 dialects which are spoken. Yes, English is not the only one!
  2. Most of us believe that the pyramids are the oldest objects that are standing on this earth. However, did you know that the UK holds the oldest monument and is claimed to be one of the seven miracles in the world. It is believed that this was built over 3,000 B.C. This infamous monument is known as Stonehenge, which is situated in Wiltshire, England.
  3. Have you ever wondered where the name London originated? Some theories suggest that London was built from the Romans around 50 AD. London had many names prior to what we know it to be. The named included; Londonium, Lundenwic, Ludenberg, however the most accepted name is believed to be derived from Londinous- Which means to be bold.
  4. The beautiful swans which you see, if you kill them you get a £5,000 fine or you get a 6- month prison sentence!
  5. We are all familiar with Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. One of the most renowned and appreciated poets, playwriters and actor known as William Shakespeare, added around 3,000 words to the English language during his time.
  6. We all know that London is a financial hub that is fast paced and very success driven. More than 80 billionaires reside in London itself which makes London have the highest number of billionaires in the world. Additionally, London leaves behind the other big cities which are namely, New York, San Francisco, Moscow and Paris and more.

Knowing some facts about the place we reside allows us to appreciate it much more. It helps us develop an understanding and allows for us to have a different perspective.