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United Kingdom

United Kingdom. By, 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

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United Kingdom

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  1. United Kingdom By, Jessica Vaeth

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

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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Continued • 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

  7. Piccadilly Circus Stonehenge London Bridge

  8. Food Yorkshire pudding Shepherds Pie Bubble and Squeak

  9. Continued Steak and kidney pudding Toad in the Hole Fish and Chips

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