Speaking of the UK, did you know that it is composed of 4 countries ? England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
The UK is an interesting place. It's culture developed heavily out of the fact that it was an isolated Island nation.
I have Irish ancestry. I'd like to visit sometime, have you been? No, I have never. Speaking of Irish ancestry, would you say you are a Irish American, meaning that you identify with the ancestry ? That's true. I once traveled to the UK but didn't make it North of London.
The culture of the United Kingdom 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 four countries—England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland—each of which has distinct customs, cultures and symbolism.