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United Kingdom Group Members: Low Hui Jing Tan Zu Wen Lee Cheng Rui Wong Weng Yein

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United Kingdom

United KingdomGroup Members:Low Hui JingTan Zu WenLee Cheng Rui Wong Weng Yein

commonly known as the Union Jack or Union Flag, is the national flag of the United Kingdom.1Brief Description of United KingdomThe sovereign state in Europe.The United Kingdom consists of four countries united under one monarch and government. The monarch is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of UK government.Capital city- London

~-full tittle/official name is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. -Britain is used informally, usually meaning the UK. -The countries are England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. ~The monarch is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of UK government.Queen Elizabeth II, David Cameron.~an important global city and financial center.2Geographical Location

-The total area of the United Kingdom is approximately 245,000 square kilometres (94,600 sq mi)

-Surrounded by Atlantic Ocean, with the North Sea to its east.-Location on the Atlantic Ocean helps it trade with the US and make US the UKs #1 trading partner.3Demographic of United KingdomTotal population : 63,182,000It is the third-largest in the European Union and the 22nd-largest in the world.predominantly White British

According to the 2011 census, the total population of the United Kingdom was around 63,182,000. (64.1 million in 2014)It is the third-largest in the European Union (behind Germany and France) and the 22nd-largest in the world.The UK's population is predominantly White British

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Population of the United Kingdom in 2014, by gender

This statistic shows the population of the United Kingdom (UK) from the most recent estimates for mid 2014, by gender. At this time, women outnumbered men by 1.01 million. 5Population of the United Kingdom in 2014, by age

6Socio-CulturalReligion: Christianityis the major religion, followed by Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism and Buddhism.Language: English (98%), Scots followed by PolishFood habits: English breakfast, Bangers and mash, fish and chips

Dressing style: jeans and tees, business suits, heavy overcoats (cold climate)Values and attitudes: According to Hofstedes dimension- scored highest in Individualism (89).

Education: early years, primary, secondary,further education(FE) andhigher education(HE)Key Stage (KS)AgesDurationFinal exams157 (4-6, in Northern Ireland)2 years (3 years, in Northern Ireland)KS1 SATS, Phonics and Reading Check (taken in Year 1, but may be retaken in Year 2 if failed)27114 yearsSATS Tests,eleven plus exam(generally only forGrammar schoolentry)311143 years414162 yearsGCSEs516192 years or moreA-Levels,AS-Levels,NVQs,National DiplomasShort Video about the Culture Differences between Malaysia and UK

Pei Yee (Malaysian) from University College London

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