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UNITED KINGDOM The United Kingdom (UK), comprising England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is a European nation with a diverse history, culture, people and resources. It is a highly urbanised country which is densely populated, but dazzles with its rare natural beauty complete with lakes, moors, hills, rivers, ports, forests and rich wildlife. Its pristine rural precincts and long coastline offer many a thrill to the visitor. Britain has 10 national parks apart from 200 parks in the countryside. It also has six forest reserve parks and over 3,000 gardens. It is home to over 30,000 rare animal species as well as marine life. Thousands of historical monuments and buildings in Britain offer great views to the lovers of art, culture and architecture. A member of the European Union (EU), the UK has a parliamentary democracy or constitutional monarchy with the Queen as the Head of State and an elected Prime Minister who heads the government. With a total population of 60.6 million, the people of Britain have diverse and integrated racial origins. Apart from the native English, Scottish and Welsh, people from different countries and cultures have made the UK their home away from home. With a total area of 242,900 sq km, Great Britain has an economy that relies on a mix of industries, agriculture, trade, finance, commerce, services and tourism. Among its major resources are coal, oil, arable land and livestock, as well as skilled people resources that contribute towards key service industries such as banking, finance, shipping and insurance. London is the capital of England. English and Welsh are the two official languages, although Scottish Gaelic is also spoken largely in Scotland. The Pound Sterling (GBP) is the currency. More About United Kingdom
