United Kingdom

• The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or Britain.

 • The United Kingdom consists of 4 countries: England,

Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. • The United Kingdom is participating in the G-20

Summit to review progress made since the Washington and London Summits, to address the global economy and financial crisis, and to also address energy and environmental issues.

 •  The countries that make up the United Kingdom

are located between Ireland and France.

• The United Kingdom's population is 51.44 million people.

 •  The average fertility rate in the United Kingdom is 2

children per woman or family.  The UK's birth rate is increasing.

 •  The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy

and is governed by a parliamentary system.  The seat of government is located in London, England.

 •  England's current queen is Queen Elizabeth II.

• The United Kingdom's economy is the 6th largest economy in the world and is the third largest in Europe.  

 •  Its GDP (as of 2008) is $2.226 trillion dollars, ranked

8th in the world. • The UK is now known for financial services,

especially banking and insurance.  London is the world's largest financial center and is a major center for international business and commerce. 

 •  London is the leader of the 3 "command centers"

for the global economy, along with New York City and Tokyo.

 •  Tourism is also very important to the British

economy.

• The United Kingdom's currency is the pound sterling (also known as the British pound).

 • 1 British Pound= 1.62 U.S. dollars, 1.10 Euros.

 • The United Kingdom's military consists of the Army,

the Royal Navy (which includes the Royal Marines) and the Royal Air Force.  Man power fit for military service: males 16-49 years of age: 14,729,500.  Females 16-49 years of age: 14,125,600.

 • The United Kingdom is considered politically stable.

• Prime Minister James Gordon Brown will be representing the United Kingdom at the G-20 Summit.

 • Prime Minister James Gordon Brown is both a

political and economic leader. • The United Kingdom is looking to review the

progress made since the Washington and London Summits, discuss key issues regarding the global economy, financial crisis. Ways to deal with the UK's rising unemployment rate.

 •  The G-20 representatives will discuss and address

key issues pertaining to the global economy, energy and the environment.

• Representatives will review progress regarding the Global Plan for Recovery and Return discussed at the G-20 Summit in London.

 • The United Kingdom has been successful

in improving its economy. Prime Minister James Gordon Brown can share these new measures of how to stimulate the economy. For example, the part-nationalizing of the banking system and means of cutting taxes.

 • Since the United Kingdom is known for financial

services and London is a major center for international business and commerce, discuss possible ideas to further address the global economy and the financial crisis, and measures to promote global recovery.

 

Works Cited 

United Kingdom." CIA The World Factbook. CIA, 2008. Web. 23 Sept. 2009.      <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/      uk.html>.   United Kingdom." Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 22 Sept. 2009. Web. 23 Sept. 2009.      <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom>.

Works Cited Cont.

"G-20." World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh, n.d. Web. 23 Sept.      2009. <http://www.worldaffairspittsburgh.org/      g20-countries.jsp?pageId=2161392240601246960079571>.  "United Kingdom." G-20. G-20 United Kingdom, n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2009.      <http://www.g20.org/>.

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