When people think of Britain, they often think of

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When people think of Britain, they often think of …

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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The United Kingdom (UK) is a Constitutional Monarchy

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England has existed as a unified entity since the 10th century.

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Population (mid-2005)

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Religion

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Local Legends

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Health

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Health

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Climate

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Geography

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Natural Resources

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Other Resources

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Land Use

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Natural Hazards

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Money

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Economy

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Employment Labour force of 31.1 million

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Earnings Average salary/wage £24,908 pa (April 2008) Ranges from £946 per week for top 10% to under £262 per week for the lowest paid Source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) Minimum Wage £5.73 per hour For full time, legally resident, adult employees Popln below poverty line: 17% 2007 average earnings in Hull = £10,416 pa Source: Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)

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Politics

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Politics

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland