英美概况geography_of_the_British_people.pptVIP

Class three Geography of the people Some questions… What is the difference between the UK and Great Britain? Are England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland countries? The UK is : Great Britain is: The British Isles are: To answer the questions: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland can be considered countries, but they are not independent. They used to be separate countries, but over the course of history they have become the UK The UK as a whole is considered a country (Ex: olympic participation) They are “countries within a country” Differences between the countries All four of the countries in the UK used to be separate and independent countries Because of this, they all have their own culture and traditions /en/word-street/four-nations Discuss in groups Do you know the names of the different countries that make up the United Kingdom? How and why do you think each country is different? Are there any differences between the people, the history of the region or the geography in your country? If so, how and why do you think this is? Population of the UK The population of the United Kingdom in the 2001 census was 58,789,194 This has since risen to 60,587,300 according to mid-2006 estimates by the Office for National Statistics Current estimates put the countrys population at closer to 63 million, as of mid-2010 Population density The UK has one of the highest population densities in the world, with almost 250 people living in every square kilometer France: 106 people / square kilometer USA: 27 people / square kilometer Australia: 2 people / square kilometer Breakdown between countries: Population density Regions of England Counties of England Conurbations Greater London West Midlands South Yorkshire West Yorkshire Greater Manchester Merseyside Tyne, Wear, Tees Conurbations are extended urban areas Usually have high population density Large metropolitan areas Greater London 1572 km2 (607 square miles) Population of 7,753,600 Density of 400 people / square