United KingdomBy,
Jessica Vaeth
Geography
• Western Europe
• Islands including the northern one-sixth of Ireland
• Slightly smaller than Oregon
• 243,610 sq km
• Capital City: London
Climate• Temperate
• Moderated by southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current
• More than one-half of the days are overcast
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
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
Piccadilly Circus
Stonehenge
London Bridge
Food
Yorkshire pudding
Shepherds Pie
Bubble and Squeak
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Steak and kidney pudding Toad in the Hole
Fish and Chips