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 More than one-half of the days are overcast

Historical Background 5 th and 6 th centuries Romans declined and country was invaded by Angles, Saxons, and Jutes In 1060 the Norman conquest ensured safety of further invasion

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

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

Piccadilly Circus Stonehenge London Bridge

Food Yorkshire pudding Shepherds Pie Bubble and Squeak

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