The United Kingdom and London
A levels to enter a university. 7% of British children go to private schools.
The United Kingdom has given us many famous people. For example Charles
Dickens, William Shakespeare, Robert Burns and Oscar Wild are only some of the famous
writers. Bands such as the Rolling stones, the Beatles, The Sex Pistols and Pink Floyd are one
of the most famous bands in the world.
In 2006 UK was selected to be the most toleranr country in the world. It is one of the
few countries where gay marriges are allowed.
There are 8 public holidays in Great britain. They are Christmas, Boxing Day, New
Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May day, Spring bank holiday and late Summer
bank holiday.
The economy is traditionally based on coal-mining, iron and steel manufacturing etc. England
has a large supply if coal and the oil have gas reserves in the North Sea.
Buckingham Palace is teh offical London residence of the Queen and the Royal Family. When