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UK & IRELAND
The economy - one of the largest in the world - is no longer manufacturing but services-based, with e-commerce of growing significance. The City of London is a global financial centre.
Full Name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Capital City: London
Area: 242,514 sq km / 93,638 sq miles
Population: 60,200,000
Life Expectancy: 76 years (men), 81 years (women)
Main Exports: Manufactured goods, chemicals, foodstuffs
Internet Domain: .uk
Int. Dialing Code: +44
Time Zone
GMT/UTC +0
Daylight saving start
Last Sunday in October (TAS first sun)
Daylight Saving End
Last Sunday in March
Languages
English (Official)
The UK & Ireland are multi-cultural countries, so it’s not unusual to walk down a city street and hear people speaking in Italian, Greek, Lebanese, Vietnamese or Arabic as their first language.
Major Religion
Christian
Currency
Pound Sterling (£)
Electricity
220-240V 50Hz
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