{"id":6239,"date":"2023-12-10T19:29:36","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T13:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/?p=6239"},"modified":"2023-12-10T19:29:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T13:59:39","slug":"united-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/united-kingdom\/","title":{"rendered":"United Kingdom and its 66 important Details for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/united-kingdom\/#United_Kingdom_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\" >United Kingdom and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/united-kingdom\/#United_Kingdom_and_its_Basic_Details\" >United Kingdom and its Basic Details :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/united-kingdom\/#Geography_of_United_Kingdom\" >Geography of United Kingdom :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/united-kingdom\/#Economy_of_United_Kingdom\" >Economy of United Kingdom :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/united-kingdom\/#Defence_Power_of_United_Kingdom\" >Defence Power of United Kingdom :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/united-kingdom\/#Cultural_of_United_Kingdom\" >Cultural of United Kingdom :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/united-kingdom\/#Sports_in_United_Kingdom\" >Sports in United Kingdom :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/united-kingdom\/#Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_United_Kingdom\" >Natural Habitat and wild life of United Kingdom :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/united-kingdom\/#Biggest_in_the_United_Kingdom\" >Biggest in the United Kingdom :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/united-kingdom\/#Brief_History_Of_United_Kingdom\" >Brief History Of United Kingdom :<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"United_Kingdom_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>United Kingdom and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"Flag-of-United-Kingdom\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-United-Kingdom.jpg\" alt=\"Flag of United Kingdom\" class=\"wp-image-6240\" title=\"Flag of United Kingdom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-United-Kingdom.jpg 940w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-United-Kingdom-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-United-Kingdom-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-United-Kingdom-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"United_Kingdom_and_its_Basic_Details\"><\/span>United Kingdom and its Basic Details :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name of the country<\/td><td>United Kingdom<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital<\/td><td>London<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independence day<\/td><td>No specific Independence Day (Evolved over time)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major religions<\/td><td>Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Others<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency<\/td><td>Pound Sterling (GBP)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Continent<\/td><td>Europe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Famous cities<\/td><td>London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Famous persons<\/td><td>Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Winston Churchill, William Shakespeare, The Beatles, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Stephen Hawking, David Beckham, Queen Victoria, George Orwell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of government<\/td><td>Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamentary Democracy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main wars fought<\/td><td>World War I, World War II, Falklands War, Crimean War, Boer War<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP<\/td><td>$3.17 trillion (2021)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 popular tourist places<\/td><td>1. The Tower of London, 2. Stonehenge, 3. Buckingham Palace, 4. Edinburgh Castle, 5. The Lake District<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">United Kingdom , Its Capital, Independence Day, Currency, Major religions, Continent, Top 5 Famous cities, Top 10 Famous persons, type of government, main wars fought, GDP, 5 popular tourist places.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_of_United_Kingdom\"><\/span>Geography of United Kingdom :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>Diverse landscapes including plains, hills, and mountains<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Area (Square Kilometers)<\/td><td>242,495 square kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Population<\/td><td>Approximately 68 million (as of 2021)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Mountain Ranges<\/td><td>1. Pennines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>2. Scottish Highlands<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>3. Cambrian Mountains<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>4. Cheviot Hills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>5. Grampian Mountains<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Mountain Peaks<\/td><td>1. Ben Nevis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>2. Snowdon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>3. Scafell Pike<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>4. Helvellyn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>5. Cairn Gorm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Rivers<\/td><td>1. River Thames<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>2. River Severn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>3. River Clyde<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>4. River Tyne<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>5. River Mersey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Lakes<\/td><td>Lake Windermere<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deserts<\/td><td>No significant deserts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plateaus<\/td><td>Salisbury Plain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Volcanoes<\/td><td>No active volcanoes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Crops and Vegetation<\/td><td>1. Wheat, 2. Barley, 3. Oats, 4. Potatoes, 5. Sugar Beets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Beaches<\/td><td>Bournemouth Beach, Brighton Beach, Blackpool Beach<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neighboring Countries<\/td><td>Ireland (Republic of Ireland), France (via the Channel Tunnel)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nearby Sea and Oceans<\/td><td>North Sea, English Channel, Irish Sea, Atlantic Ocean<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length of Coastline<\/td><td>Approximately 12,429 kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Natural Resources<\/td><td>1. Oil and Gas, 2. Coal, 3. Iron Ore, 4. Limestone, 5. Tin<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Geography of the United Kingdom , Area in Square Kilometers, Population, 5 Main mountain range, 5 main mountain peeks, 5 Main Rivers, Main lakes, Deserts, plateau and Volcanoes, 5 Main Crops and vegetation, Main Beaches, Neighboring countries which share boundaries, Nearby Sea and oceans, length of Coast line, top 5 Natural resources.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_of_United_Kingdom\"><\/span>Economy of United Kingdom :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Economy<\/td><td>Mixed-market economy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Major Industries<\/td><td>1. Finance and Banking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>2. Manufacturing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>3. Healthcare<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>4. Retail<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>5. Technology<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Revenue Sources<\/td><td>1. Taxes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>2. Financial services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>3. Manufacturing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>4. Retail<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>5. Energy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Companies<\/td><td>1. BP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>2. HSBC Holdings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>3. GlaxoSmithKline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>4. Unilever<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>5. Royal Dutch Shell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>6. AstraZeneca<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>7. BAE Systems<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>8. Vodafone Group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>9. Prudential<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>10. Rio Tinto Group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Per Capita Income<\/td><td>$45,850 (2022)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Imports<\/td><td>1. Machinery and Equipment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>2. Vehicles and Aircraft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>3. Electrical Machinery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>4. Mineral Fuels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>5. Pharmaceuticals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Exports<\/td><td>1. Machinery and Equipment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>2. Vehicles and Aircraft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>3. Pharmaceuticals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>4. Mineral Fuels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>5. Gems and Precious Metals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Gold Reserves<\/td><td>Approximately 310.3 metric tons<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Economy of the United Kingdom , 5 Major Industries, 5 main revenue sources, top 10 Companies, Per capita income, Top 5 imports, Top 5 exports, Total Gold Reserves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defence_Power_of_United_Kingdom\"><\/span>Defence Power of United Kingdom :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Details<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Defence Policy<\/td><td>Active defense policy<\/td><td>The United Kingdom maintains a strong military with a focus on ensuring national security and fulfilling NATO commitments.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defence Budget<\/td><td>\u00a368.5 billion ($87.7 billion)<\/td><td>This represents approximately 2.2% of the UK&#8217;s GDP.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Army Personnel<\/td><td>75,500 active personnel<\/td><td>This includes regular forces and reservists.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Air Force Personnel<\/td><td>38,000 active personnel<\/td><td>This includes pilots, ground crew, and other support personnel.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Navy Personnel<\/td><td>39,000 active personnel<\/td><td>This includes sailors, marines, and other support personnel.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defence Imports<\/td><td>\u00a38.0 billion (2021)<\/td><td>This includes weapons, vehicles, and other military hardware.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defence Export<\/td><td>\u00a312.7 billion (2021)<\/td><td>This includes arms sales to other countries.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Defence of the United Kingdom , Size of Defence budget, Total number of Army Personals, Total Number of Air Force Personals, Total number of Navy Personals, Total Defence Imports, Total Defence Export.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_of_United_Kingdom\"><\/span>Cultural of United Kingdom :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Culture<\/td><td>Rich and diverse cultural heritage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Festivals<\/td><td>1. Notting Hill Carnival<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>2. Glastonbury Festival<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>3. Edinburgh Festival Fringe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>4. Diwali<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>5. Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Religious Places<\/td><td>1. Westminster Abbey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>2. Canterbury Cathedral<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>3. St. Paul&#8217;s Cathedral<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>4. York Minster<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>5. Glasgow Cathedral<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Arts and Dances<\/td><td>Shakespearean Theater, Morris Dancing, Contemporary Art<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Languages<\/td><td>English, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Famous Food and Cuisines<\/td><td>Fish and Chips, Full English Breakfast, Roast Dinner, Afternoon Tea, Pies and Pastries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 UNESCO Protected Buildings<\/td><td>1. Stonehenge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>2. Tower of London<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>3. Bath&#8217;s Historic Pulteney Bridge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>4. Edinburgh Castle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>5. Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_in_United_Kingdom\"><\/span>Sports in United Kingdom :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Sports<\/td><td>Diverse sports culture and participation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Sport<\/td><td>Cricket<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Popular Sport<\/td><td>Football (Soccer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Athletes<\/td><td>1. Sir Mo Farah<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>2. Lewis Hamilton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>3. Andy Murray<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>4. Jessica Ennis-Hill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>5. Chris Froome<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Sports Achievements<\/td><td>Multiple Olympic gold medals, Formula 1 World Championships, Grand Slam Tennis Titles, Cricket World Cup Wins, Ryder Cup Victories<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sports of the United Kingdom , National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_United_Kingdom\"><\/span>Natural Habitat and wild life of United Kingdom :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Natural Habitat and Wildlife<\/td><td>Diverse ecosystems, rich in flora and fauna<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Animal<\/td><td>Lion (Unofficial)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Bird<\/td><td>Robin Redbreast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Forests<\/td><td>1. Sherwood Forest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>2. New Forest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>3. Glenmore Forest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>4. Thetford Forest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Recognized Natural Habitats <br>for Wild Animals<\/td><td>1. RSPB Reserves<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>2. Scottish Highlands<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>3. Cairngorms National Park<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>4. Lake District National Park<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>5. The Broads National Park<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natural Habitat and wild life of the United Kingdom , National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_in_the_United_Kingdom\"><\/span>Biggest in the United Kingdom :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Name<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Biggest City<\/td><td>London<\/td><td>Largest city in the UK by population, with an estimated 9.4 million inhabitants.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Richest Man<\/td><td>Sir Jim Ratcliffe<\/td><td>British billionaire businessman, with a net worth of \u00a320.0 billion (as of October 26, 2023).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Company<\/td><td>HSBC Holdings<\/td><td>Largest British company by revenue, operating in global banking and financial services.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Building<\/td><td>The Shard<\/td><td>Tallest building in the UK, with a height of 309.6 meters (1,016 feet).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Statue<\/td><td>Angel of the North<\/td><td>Largest angel sculpture in the UK, with a wingspan of 54 meters (177 feet).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Dam<\/td><td>Cruachan Dam<\/td><td>Largest hydroelectric power station in the UK, with a capacity of 440 megawatts.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Mountain<\/td><td>Ben Nevis<\/td><td>Highest mountain in the UK, with a peak elevation of 1,345 meters (4,411 feet).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Longest River<\/td><td>Severn River<\/td><td>Longest river in the UK, flowing for 354 kilometers (220 miles).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Forest<\/td><td>Cairngorms National Park<\/td><td>Largest UK national park, with diverse landscapes including forests, mountains, and valleys.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Lake<\/td><td>Loch Ness<\/td><td>Largest freshwater lake by volume in the UK, holding 7.4 cubic kilometers of water.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Biggest in the United Kingdom , Richest Man, Biggest Company, Tallest Building, Tallest Statue, Biggest Bridge, Tallest Mountain, Longest River, Biggest Forest, Biggest Lake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_History_Of_United_Kingdom\"><\/span>Brief History Of United Kingdom : <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The history of the United Kingdom is rich and diverse, spanning thousands of years. Here is a brief overview of the key historical periods in the history of the United Kingdom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ancient United Kingdom:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The history of the United Kingdom dates back to ancient times when the region was inhabited by various Celtic tribes, including the Britons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Roman Empire invaded the British Isles in the 1st century AD, leading to the Roman occupation of Britain, which lasted for several centuries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the 5th and 6th centuries, Anglo-Saxon and Viking invasions significantly influenced the culture and demographics of the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medieval Period:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror marked a pivotal moment in British history. The Normans introduced feudalism and the construction of impressive castles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Plantagenet and Tudor dynasties played crucial roles in shaping the monarchy and governance of England during this period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Wars of the Roses (15th century) saw a power struggle for the English throne between the houses of Lancaster and York, eventually leading to the establishment of the Tudor dynasty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Union of the Crowns occurred in 1603 when James VI of Scotland also became James I of England, creating a personal union between the two kingdoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Modern Era:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The English Civil War (1642-1651) led to the execution of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth of England under Oliver Cromwell.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Glorious Revolution of 1688 saw the Protestant William of Orange ascend to the English throne, leading to the Bill of Rights and the constitutional monarchy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Act of Union in 1707 formally united England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 19th century marked the height of the British Empire, with the United Kingdom becoming a global superpower.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Victorian era, under Queen Victoria, witnessed significant social, economic, and industrial changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recent History:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>World War I (1914-1918) and World War II (1939-1945) had a profound impact on the United Kingdom, leading to significant losses and the decline of the British Empire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The post-war period saw the decolonization of many British colonies, transforming the United Kingdom into a modern, multicultural society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The formation of the European Union (EU) in the 1970s marked a new phase in the UK&#8217;s relationship with Europe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2016, the UK held a referendum in which it voted to leave the EU, leading to the ongoing process of Brexit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The United Kingdom continues to be a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government, led by the monarch (currently Queen Elizabeth II) and the Prime Minister.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This brief history provides an overview of the United Kingdom&#8217;s evolution from ancient times to the present day, highlighting key events and developments that have shaped its history and identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, 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