United Kingdom
Continent- Europe
Region – North-western coast of the European mainland
Size – 242,495 km2
Geography – Sea coast, mountainous terrain
Language- English
Religion- 71.6% Christians, 2.8% Islam, 1% Hinduism, 0.6% Sikhism, 0.5% Judaism, 0.3% Buddhism, 0.3% other religions, 15% do not follow any religion, 7% not stated a religious preference
Monetary Unit- Pound sterling (GBP; £)
Natural Resources- Coal, petroleum, natural gas, chalk, gypsum, silica, rock salt, limestone, china clay, iron ore, tin, silver, gold, lead, arable land
Agriculture- Cereals, oilseed, potatoes, cattle, sheep, poultry, fish
Industry- Aerospace, automotive, chemicals, construction, consumer goods, defense equipment, electronics, energy, entertainment, financial services, food and beverages, healthcare, hospitality and leisure, Industrial equipment, Information technology, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, processed metals, real estate, retailing, scientific equipment, telecommunications, tourism, transportation, logistics
Neighboring Countries – The Republic of Ireland
Population – 65,110,000 (2016 estimate)
Population Growth Rate- 0.6%
Average Life Expectancy – 81.50 years
Capital City – London (population 8.674 million)
Highest Mountain – Ben Nevis (1344 m)
Yearly Rainfall – 1091 mm
Plant Life – Oak, elm, ash, beech, Pine, birch, moorland
Animal Life- Deer, foxes, hares, hedgehogs, rabbits, weasels, stoats, shrews, rats, mice, otters
Bird Life – Chaffinch, blackbird, sparrow, starling, pheasant, partridge, red grouse
Aquatic Life- Seals
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