United Kingdom

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United Kingdom

• By,
• Jessica Vaeth

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Geography

• Western Europe
• Islands including the northern one-sixth of
  Ireland
• Slightly smaller than Oregon
• 243,610 sq km
• Capital City London

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Climate

• Temperate
• Moderated by southwest winds over the North
  Atlantic Current
• More than one-half of the days are overcast

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Historical Background

• 5th and 6th centuries
• Romans declined and country was invaded by
  Angles, Saxons, and Jutes
• In 1060 the Norman conquest ensured safety of
  further invasion

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General Information

• Population 61,113,205 and life expectancy for
  males is 77 years and females 82 years
• Language spoken English, Welsh, and Scottish
• Form of government Constitutional Monarchy

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• Religion 72 Christian, 22 none, 3 Muslim, 1
  Hindu, and 2 other
• Major industries Machine tools, electric power
  equipment, automation equipment, railroad
  equipment, shipbuilding, aircraft, and much more

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• Piccadilly Circus
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  Stonehenge
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  London Bridge

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Food

• Yorkshire pudding
• Shepherds Pie
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  Bubble and Squeak

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• Steak and kidney pudding
  Toad in the
  Hole
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  Fish and Chips