Climate The United Kingdom is a small nation in physical size.At 244,110 sq km,like the rest of northern Europe,it is warmed by the Gulf Stream flowing out of the North Atlantic Ocean.The climate,in general,is mild,chilly,and often wet.Rain or overcast skies can be expected for up to 300 days per year.These conditions make Britain lush and green,with rolling plains in the south and the east and rough hills and mountains in the west and the north. Population Despite its relatively small size,Britain is highly populated,with an estimated population density of 272.7 persons per sq km in 2020.It is economically highly developed preeminent in the arts and sciences,sophisticated in technology,which belongs to one of the more affluent states of Europe and enjoys a high standard of living compared with the rest of the world
Climate The United Kingdom is a small nation in physical size. At 244,110 sq km, like the rest of northern Europe, it is warmed by the Gulf Stream flowing out of the North Atlantic Ocean. The climate, in general, is mild, chilly, and often wet. Rain or overcast skies can be expected for up to 300 days per year. These conditions make Britain lush and green, with rolling plains in the south and the east and rough hills and mountains in the west and the north. Population Despite its relatively small size, Britain is highly populated, with an estimated population density of 272.7 persons per sq km in 2020. It is economically highly developed preeminent in the arts and sciences, sophisticated in technology, which belongs to one of the more affluent states of Europe and enjoys a high standard of living compared with the rest of the world
Economy The UK economy is made up(in descending order of size)of the economies of England,Scotland,Wales and Northern Ireland.Based on market exchange rates, the United Kingdom is today the fifth largest economy in the world and the second largest in Europe after Germany(2019). The UK is a developed country.It was the world's first industrialized country and the world's foremost power during the 19th and early 20th centuries,but the economic cost of two world wars and the decline of its empire in the latter half of the 20th century diminished its leading role in global affairs.The UK nevertheless remains a major power with strong economic,cultural,military and political influence. It is a nuclear power and the defence spending is high.It holds a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council,and is a member of the G8161.NATOI7,OECD[8] World Trade Organization and the Commonwealth of Nations
Economy The UK economy is made up (in descending order of size) of the economies of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Based on market exchange rates, the United Kingdom is today the fifth largest economy in the world and the second largest in Europe after Germany (2019). The UK is a developed country. It was the world’s first industrialized country and the world’s foremost power during the 19th and early 20th centuries, but the economic cost of two world wars and the decline of its empire in the latter half of the 20th century diminished its leading role in global affairs. The UK nevertheless remains a major power with strong economic, cultural, military and political influence. It is a nuclear power and the defence spending is high. It holds a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, and is a member of the G8 [6]，NATO[7] , OECD[8], World Trade Organization and the Commonwealth of Nations
Agriculture and Industry Britain's mild climate has provided the country with a favorable environment for agriculture and animal husbandry.Britain's agriculture is distinguished by two outstanding features:the small proportion of population engaged in agricultural activities and the high degree of mechanization.The most important crops in Britain are wheat,barley,sugar beet and potatoes. Once as the"factory of the world",Britain's manufacturing and textile industries have been declining dramatically over the last two decades or so.Britain has dominance in the production of certain chemical products,especially paint.Its industrial development is well backed up by its iron and steel industry,which to a large extent is government-controlled
Agriculture and Industry Britain’s mild climate has provided the country with a favorable environment for agriculture and animal husbandry. Britain’s agriculture is distinguished by two outstanding features: the small proportion of population engaged in agricultural activities and the high degree of mechanization. The most important crops in Britain are wheat, barley, sugar beet and potatoes. Once as the“factory of the world”,Britain’s manufacturing and textile industries have been declining dramatically over the last two decades or so. Britain has dominance in the production of certain chemical products, especially paint. Its industrial development is well backed up by its iron and steel industry, which to a large extent is government-controlled
Natural Resources The United Kingdom is endowed with some major natural resources:coal,oil and gas,etc..It is also self-sufficient in nonmetallic minerals like sand,gravel,chalk, limestone,salt,slate,and china clay,etc.. Service Service industry is Britain's most rapidly growing and the most important sector of the national economy. A.Financial Service Britain boasts one of the world's oldest,most extensive,and most highly developed financial systems.London is one of the three financial centres of the world.At the heart of the British financial system is the Bank of England,which functions as Britain's central bank.Besides the Bank of England,Britain has many commercial banks.Apart from banks,there are also other financial institutions, among which the most famous is the London Stock Exchange
Natural Resources The United Kingdom is endowed with some major natural resources: coal, oil and gas, etc.. It is also self-sufficient in nonmetallic minerals like sand, gravel, chalk, limestone, salt, slate, and china clay, etc.. Service Service industry is Britain’s most rapidly growing and the most important sector of the national economy. A. Financial Service Britain boasts one of the world’s oldest, most extensive, and most highly developed financial systems. London is one of the three financial centres of the world. At the heart of the British financial system is the Bank of England, which functions as Britain’s central bank. Besides the Bank of England, Britain has many commercial banks. Apart from banks, there are also other financial institutions, among which the most famous is the London Stock Exchange
B.Tourism and Transportation Service Britain is one of the largest tourist countries in the world.Tourism is another pillar of the country's service industry.Britain's transportation system is well developed,and important means of transportation include railways,highways, airlines,shipping,etc.. C.Trade Service Britain has been a trading country for hundreds of years.Its important exported goods are manufactured goods,fuels,chemicals,food,beverages,and tobacco;its important imported goods are manufactured goods,machinery,fuels,foodstuffs.Its most important trade partners are the United States,major European countries and Ireland
B. Tourism and Transportation Service Britain is one of the largest tourist countries in the world. Tourism is another pillar of the country’s service industry. Britain’s transportation system is well developed, and important means of transportation include railways, highways, airlines, shipping, etc.. C. Trade Service Britain has been a trading country for hundreds of years. Its important exported goods are manufactured goods, fuels, chemicals, food, beverages, and tobacco; its important imported goods are manufactured goods, machinery, fuels, foodstuffs. Its most important trade partners are the United States, major European countries and Ireland