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Seven interesting facts about United Kingdom

United Kingdom is the European country home to several nations such as England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Here are a few interesting facts regarding it,

The United Kingdom is the home of origin of the very popular drink known as champagne

It was way back in the year 1662 when champagne was invented in England. The brilliant inventor of this famous and delicious drink is and English scientist named Christopher Merret.

Different languages are spoken in the United Kingdom

If you think that only English language is spoken here, then think again. In fact, in the city of London alone, there are more than 300 languages that are spoken every single day. What is interesting about it is that there are no countries worldwide where people speak in 300 different languages.

Golf was invented in the United Kingdom

This sport was particularly invented in St. Andrews in Scotland. It was way back in the year 1457 when this sport was firstly played. Today, it is the national sport of Scotland.

Robin Hood came from the United Kingdom

Even for a fact that Robin Hood was never proven to be a real person, it was said that his homeland is the United Kingdom. For those who don’t know, Robin Hood is a famous character in the English folklore.

Golf was invented in the United Kingdom

This sport was particularly invented in St. Andrews in Scotland. It was way back in the year 1457 when this sport was firstly played. Today, it is the national sport of Scotland.

Drinking alcohol in UK for minors is legal

However, drinkers must be above 5 years old. They are allowed to drink but only in private premises like in their house.

UK requires passport for horses

This is called horse passport. Such passport must also be acquired for donkeys and ponies.

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