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Population: |
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60,943,912 (July 2008 est.) |
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Native/Ex-pat population: |
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Age Distribution: |
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0-14: 17.2% (male 5,349,053/female 5,095,837) |
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15-64: 67% (male 20,605,031/female 20,104,313) |
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65+: 15.8% (male 4,123,464/female 5,498,540) (2007 est.) |
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Population Growth: |
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Unemployment Figures: |
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1.16 million (December 2008) |
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Product (GDP): |
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GDP fell 1.5 percent from the previous quarter, GDP has now shrunk for two quarters, the U.K. is now officially in a recession. (January 2009). |
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GDP per Capita: |
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£23,500 (January 2008 est.) |
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Literacy: Definition: age 15 and over has completed five or more years of schooling. |
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Total population: 99% |
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Male: 99%. |
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Female: 99% (2008 est.) |
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Key Industries: |
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Machine tools |
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Electric power equipment |
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Automation equipment |
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Railroad equipment |
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Shipbuilding, Aircraft |
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Motor vehicles and parts |
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Electronics and communications equipment |
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Metals, chemicals |
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Coal |
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Petroleum |
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Paper and paper products |
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Food processing textiles |
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Clothing, other consumer goods |
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Internet Users: |
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16.46 million homes (2008) |
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