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UK is one of the beautiful and most visiting Country. This Country is comprised of England, Wales, Scotland and in addition Northern Ireland and is an island nation in northwestern Europe. England is home to the capital, London, an all around powerful hub of culture and finance.
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United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) and colloquially Great Britain (GB) or simply Britain, is a sovereign country in western Europe. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. The monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who has reigned since 6 February 1952. The capital of the United Kingdom and its largest city is London
Climate The United Kingdom has a temperate climate, with plentiful rainfall all year round. The temperature varies with the seasons seldom dropping below −11 °C (12 °F) or rising above 35 °C (95 °F) Heavy snowfall can occur in winter and early spring on high ground, and occasionally settles to great depth away from the hills.
Government The UK has a parliamentary government based on the Westminster system that has been emulated around the world: a legacy of the British Empire. The government is led by the Prime Minister, who selects all the remaining ministers. The prime minister and the other most senior ministers belong to the supreme decision-making committee, known as the Cabinet
Countries in UK England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland
Religion 59.5% Christian 25.7% Irreligious 4.4% Muslim 1.3% Hindu 0.4% Jewish 1.5% other religions 7.2% unknown
Ethnic groups 87.1% White 7.0% Asian 3.0% Black 2.0% Mixed 0.9% others
Languages Scots Ulster Scots Welsh Cornish Scottish Gaelic Irish
Transport Transport in the United Kingdom is facilitated with road, air, rail, and water networks. A radial road network totals 29,145 miles (46,904 km) of main roads, 2,173 miles (3,497 km) of motorways and 213,750 miles (344,000 km) of paved roads. The National Rail network of 10,072 route miles (16,116 km) in Great Britain and 189 route miles (303 route km) in Northern Ireland carries over 18,000 passenger and 1,000 freight trains daily.
Sport The United Kingdom has given birth to a range of major international sports including: association football, rugby (union and league), cricket, netball, darts, golf, tennis, table tennis, badminton, squash, bowls, modern rowing, hockey, boxing, snooker, billiards, and curling. In a small number of sports, these teams are supplemented by high-profile events featuring a combined team representing one or more nations.
Source http://ukpopulation2018.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom