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The United Kingdom and the countries that preceded it have long traditions of Christianity and a link between church and state still remains. Research suggests that 38% of the population have a belief in a God with a further 40% believing in a 'spirit or life force' |
A Census occurs simultaneously in all parts of the UK every ten years.[88] The Office for National Statistics is responsible for collecting data for England and Wales with the General Register Office for Scotland and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency each being responsible for censuses in their respective countries.[89] Population |
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,[11][12] is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. It is an island country,[13][14] spanning the island of Great Britain, the northeast part of the island of Ireland, and many small islands. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK with a land border, sharing it with the Republic of Ireland.[15] Apart from this land border, the UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea. The largest island, Great Britain, is linked to France by the Channel Tunnel. |
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Британские острова завоёваны в V—VI веках англосаксами. После нормандского завоевания Англии 1066 завершился процесс феодализации, сопровождавшийся политическим объединением страны. Во 2-й половине XIII века возник английский парламент, оформилась сословная монархия. |
Великобритания состоит из 4 административно-политических частей (исторических провинций):
Под контролем Великобритании остаются 3 территории на Британских островах и 14 заморских территорий. |