Population.

Vegetation and
Wildlife of UK
United Kingdom Population 2022

 According to the Office of National Statistics latest estimates,

the UK population is 65,110,000 people. 
 The United Kingdom is the 22nd largest country in the world, the
fourth largest in Europe, and the third largest in the European
Union by population.
 The United Kingdom is one of the most densely populated
countries in Europe. 671 people live in every square mile, that’s 259
people per square kilometre.
 The UK population increased by more than 500,000 people in 2015.
Immigration is a sensitive political topic in the UK, and was a major
factor in the country’s 2016 decision to leave the European Union.
 London, the capital city, is also the largest city in the UK. In 2015
the population of London was 8,673,713 people.
Vegetation of United Kingdom
Vegetation of United Kingdom
 England was once almost entirely covered with woodlands,
England's natural vegetation. Today, much of the woodland has
been lost and less than 10 per cent of the country is now forested.
Moorland and heath land occupy about a quarter of the country.
 Oak and beech are mainly found in the lowlands and pine and birch
in the mountainous areas. Other common trees include elm and
ash.
 England has a wealth of wild flowers including snowdrops,
daffodils, bluebells, primroses, buttercups and cowslips. On the
moors there are several varieties of flowering heathers.
 New Forest, in the south of England, is the largest area of natural
vegetation left in England. It has been that way since William the
Conqueror gave the area its name in 1079.
Wildlife
 Wildlife
 In regards to nature, what Britain lacks in large mammals, it
more than makes up for in stunning scenery and landscapes. 
The largest mammals found in Britain are the red deer and
the indigenous roe deer.  Smaller mammals like hedgehogs,
moles, hares, badgers and otters are very common.  As an
island nation, the waters around Britain are teeming with
marine life including dolphins and orcas, depending on the
time of year.  In fact, the seas around Scotland are among the
most biologically productive in the world.
 There are three national parks in Wales that protect
approximately 20% of the country.  One of the most well
known of the parks is Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
Wildlife
 Established in 1952, it is the only UK park to be designated completely
because of its coast.  The park is home to many rare birds and its waters
host the likes of Atlantic grey seals, dolphins and porpoises.  Within this
one protected area are seven special areas of conservation, a marine
nature reserve, six national nature reserves and seventy-five sites of
specific scientific interest.
 While there are currently no official national parks in Northern Ireland,
there are eight recognized areas known as Areas of Outstanding Natural
Beauty.  Of these areas, the Causeway Coast is one of the most famous. 
The coast extends for 30 km along the North Antrim Coast.  Designated as
a World Heritage Site in 1986, Giant’s Causeway is an area of about 40,000
interlocking basalt columns that were the result of an ancient volcanic
eruption.  These columns form a path, or “highway”, that disappears
under the sea, lending itself to the legend that it was used by giants.
 There are ten national parks in England that provide conservation for many
different landscapes across the country.  Lake District National Park,
designated in May 1951 is the second largest national park in Britain, and is
the most visited.  The park hosts Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in
England and Wast Water Lake, the deepest lake in Britain.  The mountains,
known locally as “fells” are popular amongst hill walkers and nature lovers. 
The area contains a vast history and a rich literary past that includes the likes
of William Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter, Alfred Wainwright and more.
 Scotland has two national parks including Cairngorms National Park, located
in the northeastern part of the country.  Covering 4,500 square kilometres, it
is the largest national park in Britain.  It became Scotland’s second national
park in 2003, following the designation of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
National Park the year before.  There are many opportunities to view wildlife
in the park as it lays claim to Britain’s highest and biggest mountain range