The United Kingdom is a country located off the northwestern coast of Europe consisting of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It has the 6th largest economy and was the first industrialized country. England is influential as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and member of NATO, EU, Commonwealth and G8. London is the capital and English is the official language along with recognized regional languages. The Queen is head of state and the Prime Minister leads the government. Major exports to the Philippines include pharmaceuticals, petroleum, vehicles and aircraft parts, while semiconductors and clothing are top Philippine exports to the UK.
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The United Kingdom is a country located off the northwestern coast of Europe consisting of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It has the 6th largest economy and was the first industrialized country. England is influential as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and member of NATO, EU, Commonwealth and G8. London is the capital and English is the official language along with recognized regional languages. The Queen is head of state and the Prime Minister leads the government. Major exports to the Philippines include pharmaceuticals, petroleum, vehicles and aircraft parts, while semiconductors and clothing are top Philippine exports to the UK.
The United Kingdom is a country located off the northwestern coast of Europe consisting of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It has the 6th largest economy and was the first industrialized country. England is influential as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and member of NATO, EU, Commonwealth and G8. London is the capital and English is the official language along with recognized regional languages. The Queen is head of state and the Prime Minister leads the government. Major exports to the Philippines include pharmaceuticals, petroleum, vehicles and aircraft parts, while semiconductors and clothing are top Philippine exports to the UK.
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The United Kingdom is a country located off the northwestern coast of Europe consisting of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It has the 6th largest economy and was the first industrialized country. England is influential as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and member of NATO, EU, Commonwealth and G8. London is the capital and English is the official language along with recognized regional languages. The Queen is head of state and the Prime Minister leads the government. Major exports to the Philippines include pharmaceuticals, petroleum, vehicles and aircraft parts, while semiconductors and clothing are top Philippine exports to the UK.
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into your mind when you hear the words 'England' or 'the English ? Brief Background
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or Britain) is a country and sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. UK as a developed country • It has world's sixth largest economy by nominal GDP . • It was the sixth largest country by purchasing power parity. • It was the world's first industrialized country • It is a recognized nuclear weapons state while its military expenditure ranks third or fourth in the world, depending on the method of calculation. • It is a Member State of the European Union, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, • A member of the Commonwealth of Nations, G8, G20, NATO, OECD and the World Trade Organization. • Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as used by Queen Elizabeth II from 1953 to the present (as used in all her realms except Scotland). • Capital: London (Largest city) • Official language: English (de facto) • Recognized regional languages: Irish, Ulster Scots, Scottish Gaelic , Scots, Welsh, Cornish • Government: Unitary parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy • Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II • Prime Minister: David Cameron MP • Anthem: "God Save the Queen" • Queen Elizabeth II • Population 2010 estimate: 62,041,708 (22nd) • Land area: 93,278 sq mi (241,590 sq km); total area: 94,526 sq mi (244,820 sq km) • Monetary unit: Pound sterling (£) Religion in UK Religion Percent Christianity 71.8% None 15.1% Not Stated 7.8% Islam 2.8% Hinduism 1.0% Sikhism 0.6% Judaism 0.5% Buddhism 0.3% Traditional Drinks in England - Tea Britain is a tea-drinking nation. Every day they drink 165 million cups of the stuff and each year around 144 thousand tons of tea are imported Eat out food
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Buckingham Palace London Eye, UK
Madame Tussaud’s Tower Bridge Top Ten Philippine Imports from UK 1. Pharmaceutical preparations 2. Other petroleum products 3. Passenger cars 4. Crude oil 5. Civilian aircraft engines 6. Collectibles (antiques, artwork, stamps) 7. Industrial engines 8. Civilian aircraft parts 9. Precious metals other than gold 10.Nuclear fuel Top ten Philippine Exports to UK 1. Semiconductors & related devices 2. Cotton household furnishings & clothing 3. Computer accessories, peripherals & parts 4. Non-cotton household furnishings & clothing 5. Automotive parts & accessories 6. Furniture & other household items 7. Electric apparatus 8. Household items 9. Fish & shellfish 10.Goods returned then re-exported Trade Agreement • The Philippines is pursuing a free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) after negotiations for a EU- ASEAN trade deal suffered a major setback.
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ASEAN engagements with other countries like China and Japan. Words with English translation • Thank you: Go raibh maith agat
• You're welcome: Tá fáilte romhat
• Hello: Dia dhuit
• What is your name?: Cad is ainm duit?
• My name is Judith Flynn: Judith Flynn is ainm dom