Research report on the United Kingdom;

241,590 sq km of land 23% arable (crop land), irrigation 1,700 sq km

Overcast over half the time, Southeast winds, cold North Sea currents

National Resources: coal, oil, natural gas, iron ore, lead, zinc, gold, tin

National Hazards: winter wind storms, floods

Population: 60.5 million

67% aged 15 - 64, median age 39.3 years

Population growth rate 0.28%

Life Expectancy: 78.5 years

White 92%, Black 2%, Indian 1.8%, Pakistani 1.3%

Religions: Christian 72%, Muslim 3%, Hindu 1%

Literacy: 99%

Energy accounts for 10% of GDP

Fertility rate: 1.66 kids per woman

Capitol is London

HIV AIDS is 0.2% of population

Produce 60% of their food needs

GDP per capita is $31,446

GDP by sector: Ag 1%, Industry 26%, Services 73%

Population below poverty: 17%

Public debt: 42% of GDP

Ag products: cereals, potatoes, vegatables, cattle, sheep, poultry, fish

Internet Users: 38 million

AM Radio stations: 219

FM Radio stations: 431

Merchant Marine ships: 449

Exports: manufactured goods, fuels, chemicals, food, beverages, tobacco

Export Countries - US 15%, Germany 10%, France 9%, Ireland 7%, Netherlands 5%

Import Countries - Germany 12%, US 9%, France 7%, Netherlands 7%, China 5%

Queen - Elizabeth .. Next in line - Prince Charles