Monday, 8 December 2014

United Kingdom Facts for Kids

The United Kingdom is a great nation to teach children about. It has an interesting past, and great ties to the United States. Here are a few fun facts about the United Kingdom that kids will love.

The last Ice Age shaped the geography of the United Kingdom. Today, most of the nation is covered in steep mountains and low valleys.

Scotland is home to many small lochs, or narrow streams of water. Legend has it that a giant monster named Nessie can be found in Loch Ness in Scotland.

The sports soccer, rugby, golf, boxing, and cricket were all invented in the United Kingdom.

The author of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling is from the United Kingdom.

England is the largest country in the United Kingdom.

The Summer Olympics were held in England three times.


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