United Kingdom Facts

Pretani
Pretani

The word "Britain" is derived from "Pretani" meaning "painted", originally because most Britons had tattoos.

An Unwritten Constitution
An Unwritten Constitution

The UK has not had a written constitution.

UK's Postage Exemption
UK's Postage Exemption

The UK is the only country that is not required to have its name on the postage stamps.