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The United Kingdom, which consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, lies off the Western Coast of Europe. It has a total landmass of approximately 241,590 sq. km.
Population
The total population of the United Kingdom is approximately 60 million of which at least 9 million live in the Greater London area. 5.25 million people live in Scotland, with a further 1.5 million resident in Northern Ireland. The population of Wales is also approximately 1.5 million.
Political Structure
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy with Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as head of state; the monarch of the UK also serves as head of state of fifteen other Commonwealth countries, putting the UK in a personal union with those other states. The UK uses a parliamentary government based on strong democratic traditions, a system that has been emulated around the world - a legacy of the British Empire.
The legislature is bicameral. The Upper House being the House of Lords and the Lower House the House of Commons.
Infrastructure and Economy
The United Kingdom is one of the world's great trading powers and financial centres, and its essentially capitalistic economy ranks among the four largest in Western Europe. Agriculture is intensive, highly mechanised and efficient by European standards, producing 60% of food needs with only 1% of the labour force.
The service sector of the United Kingdom is dominated by financial services, especially in banking and insurance. London is the world's largest financial centre with the London Stock Exchange, the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange, and the Lloyd's of London insurance market all based in The City. It also has the largest concentration of foreign bank branches in the world.
The United Kingdom has large coal, natural gas and oil reserves; primary energy production accounts for 12% of GDP, one of the highest for an industrial nation. Services industries, particularly banking, insurance and business services, account for the largest proportion of GDP, whilst industry continues to decline, now only employing 25% of the work force.
Language
The official and spoken language is English.
Currency
The currency of the UK is the pound sterling.
Exchange Control
None.
Law
Common Law.
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References
1. Wikipedia profile: United Kingdom
2. CIA World Factbook entry: United Kingdom
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