The united kingdom of great britain

Official language

English, in Wales - English and Welsh.

Religion

47% Anglicans, 16% Catholics.

Ethnic composition

81.5% English, 9.6% Scottish, 2.4% Irish, 1.9% Welsh.

Currency

Pound sterling = 100 pence.

Climate

Great Britain is called the land of fog and rain. The climate of the country varies depending on the region. The climate in England is mild and humid due to the relative warmth of the seas that wash it. The average annual temperature is around + 11 ° C in the south and + 9 ° C in the northeast. Scotland is the coldest region in Great Britain. The mountains in the north are covered with snow from November to April-May. The climate of Wales and Northern Ireland is mild and humid. The average annual temperature in Northern Ireland is + 10 ° C. The most precipitation falls in the mountains of Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales (1000-1500 mm per year). The least precipitation falls in the south-east of England (600-750 mm per year).

Flora

The vegetation of England is very poor, forests occupy less than 4% of the territory, oak, birch, pine are most often found. In Scotland, forests are more common, although the region is dominated by bogs. Oak and coniferous trees - spruce, pine and larch grow mainly in the southern and eastern forests. In Wales, forests are mainly deciduous - ash, oak. Coniferous trees are common in mountainous areas .

Fauna

Deer, fox, rabbit, hare, badger live in England. Birds include partridges, pigeons, and crows. Only 4 species of reptiles in all of the British Isles are rare in England. Salmon and trout are mainly found in the rivers. The most characteristic for Scotland are deer, roe deer, hare, hare, marten, otter and wild cat. Partridges and wild ducks dominate the birds. Scottish rivers and lakes are also rich in salmon and trout. Cod, herring, and kingfish are caught in the coastal waters. The fauna in Wales is almost the same as in England, with the exception of the black ferret and the pine marten, which are absent in England.