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Chapter 8
Arts and culture
The culture of Great Britain: General information
The culture
of
Great
Britain is
the
pattern
of human
activity and symbolism associated with the United Kingdom and its people. It
is influenced by the UK's history as a developed island country, a liberal
democracy and a major power, its predominantly Christian religious life, and
its composition of its countries, each of which has distinct
customs, cultures and symbolism.
Literature,music,music, cinema, art, theatre, media, television, philosop
hy and architecture are influential and respected across the world. The United
Kingdom is also prominent in science and technology. Sport is an important
part of British culture; numerous sports originated in the country,
including football. The UK has been described as a "cultural
superpower", and London has been described as a world cultural capital.
The Industrial Revolution, with its origins in the UK, had a profound
effect on the socio-economic and cultural conditions of the world. As a result
of the British Empire, significant British influence can be observed in
the language, culture and institutions of a geographically wide assortment of
countries, including Australia, Canada, India, Republic of Ireland, New
Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa and the United States. These states
are sometimes collectively known as the Anglosphere, and are among
Britain's closest allies. In turn the empire also influenced British culture,
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