Culture of the United Kingdom

The culture of the United Kingdom refers to the patterns of human activity andsymbolism associated with the United Kingdom and its people. It is informed by theUK's history as a developed island country, major power, and its composition of fourcountries—England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales—each of which have preserved distinct customs, cultures and symbolism.

As a direct result of the British Empire, significant British cultural influence (such as the English language) can be observed in the language and culture of a geographically wide assortment of countries including Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, the United States and the British overseas territories. These states are sometimes collectively known as the Anglosphere, and are among Britain's closest allies. As well as the British influence on its empire, the empire also influenced British culture, particularly British cuisine. Innovations and movements within the wider culture of Europe have also changed the United Kingdom; Humanism, Protestantism, and representative democracy have developed from broader Western culture.

The Industrial Revolution, with its origins in the UK, brought about major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation, and had a profound effect on thesocio-economic and cultural conditions of the world. The social structure of Britainduring this period has also played a central cultural role. More recently, popular culture of the UK included notable movements in music such as the British invasionand Britpop, while British literature, British cinema, British television and British poetry is respected across the world.

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