People :
The majority of the population is English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish. However,
Britain is an extremely diverse nation with a strong culture of racial integration
and unity.
Religion :
Most people are Christian (71%), although all other religions including
Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam and Sikhism are freely practised. About 23%
of Britain follow no particular religion.
Government :
The UK is a constitutional monarchy that is a representative democracy, where
Queen Elizabeth II is recognized as the head of state, and the elected Prime
Minister – Gordon Brown – is the head of government.
Economic profile :
The UK is a leading trading power and a financial centre. Agriculture is an
important industry and highly efficient. Primary energy, like coal and oil, are
major contributors to the economy, but services like banking and insurance are
the greatest contributors.
Currency :
Britain’s unit of currency is the Great British Pound (sterling) – GBP. The symbol
for the pound sterling is £.
Time Diff :
London 4 hrs 30 min behind IST
Climate :
Britain has a fairly temperate climate and is sometimes overcast. The weather
can vary greatly from day to day, but generally summer (June-August) is a warm
14-25 °C, and winter (December-February) is a cool 1-4 °C.
