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• Great BritainSHORT INFORMATION
• Overview• Geography
• Water source
• Climate
• Capital
• Administrative structure
• Language and population
• Political structure
• Monetary unit
• Religion
• Medicine (health)
• Education
HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS
• Christmas• New Year
• Easter
• Other holidays
• Wedding
• Cultural features
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
• National cuisine• Alcoholic beverages
• Coffee and Tea
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Overview of Great Britain
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With a population of about 60.0 million people in mid-2009,[3][7] it is the third most populated island on Earth. Great Britain is surrounded by over 1,000[8] smaller islands and islets. The island of Ireland lies to its west. Politically, Great Britain may also refer to the island itself together with a number of surrounding islands which comprise the territory of England, Scotland and Wales.
Location: North West Europe
Area: 229,848 km2 (88,744.8 sq mi)
Country
- United Kingdom
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
Largest city: London
Population: 60,003,000 (mid-2009 est.)
Great Britain (informally Britain) is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles.
With a population of about 60.0 million people in mid-2009,[3][7] it is the third most populated island on Earth. Great Britain is surrounded by over 1,000[8] smaller islands and islets. The island of Ireland lies to its west. Politically, Great Britain may also refer to the island itself together with a number of surrounding islands which comprise the territory of England, Scotland and Wales.
Location: North West Europe
Area: 229,848 km2 (88,744.8 sq mi)
Country
- United Kingdom
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
Largest city: London
Population: 60,003,000 (mid-2009 est.)
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