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