Politics
The political system in Great Britain is based on a constitutional monarchy at the head of which is a prime minister and a monarch.
Language
Although the official language of Great Britain is English, other languages such as Scottish, Welsh and Irish are also spoken.
Population
Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland make up the United Kingdom, which is home to nearly 63 million inhabitants.
Did You Know?
Great Britain is culturally wealthy. From literature (e.g., Shakespeare and Agatha Christie) to music (e.g., The Beatles, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Elton John and Adele) and even to sport (e.g., football, cricket, golf and tennis), Britain is one of a kind.
Activities
The capital of Great Britain is London, the most visited city in the world. The Tower of London, Kew Gardens, Westminster Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace are some of the places that attract high numbers of tourists.
National Holiday
Although Britain has no official national holiday, the Queen's birthday is celebrated nationwide.
