1) French was official in the UK for 300 years. 2) 25% of people living in London were born in another country. 3) More than 30,000 people residing in England are called John Smith. 4) England gave rugby and polo to the world. 5) Windsor Castle is the largest royal residence in the world. 6) London is the first city in which a subway appeared. 7) English is spoken by more than 70% of the inhabitants of the United Kingdom. Also on the island speak other languages: Welsh (Wales), Scottish Gaelic and Anglo-Scottish (Scotland), Irish and Alster-Scottish (Ireland). 8) Irish, Scots and Welsh are very proud of their countries and roots and do not like it when they are called British. And even more so do not make the mistake of calling them English.
2) 25% of people living in London were born in another country.
3) More than 30,000 people residing in England are called John Smith.
4) England gave rugby and polo to the world.
5) Windsor Castle is the largest royal residence in the world.
6) London is the first city in which a subway appeared.
7) English is spoken by more than 70% of the inhabitants of the United Kingdom. Also on the island speak other languages: Welsh (Wales), Scottish Gaelic and Anglo-Scottish (Scotland), Irish and Alster-Scottish (Ireland).
8) Irish, Scots and Welsh are very proud of their countries and roots and do not like it when they are called British. And even more so do not make the mistake of calling them English.