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United Kingdom
Trade
Partners
Export
USA 13.4%
Germany 9.4%
Netherlands 8.2%
Ireland 7.7%
Switzerland 6.1%
France 6%
China 4.9%
ETC
Import
China 12.7%
Germany 11.2%
USA 8.1%
Netherlands 6.3%
Norway 4.9%
France 4.7%
ETC
Organizations/Agreements
Is a former member of the EU (European Union) but left on January 31st 2020
UK-EU Trade Cooperation Agreement
Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Free Trade Agreement
Singapore Digital Economy Agreement
Japan Comprehensive Partnership Agreement
ETC
Exported Goods
Cars 7.2% for $30.2 billion
Gold 7.1% for $29.7 billion
Gas turbines 5.2% for $21.9 billion
Crude petroleum 4.7% for $19.6 billion
Packaged medicines 4.3% for $ 17.9 billion
ETC
Total exports in 2021 were wroth about £720 billion ($893 billion USD, about $1.2 trillion CAD)
Imported Goods
Gold 7.9% for $53.9 billion
Cars 4.9% for $33.6 billion
Petroleum gas 3.9% for $26.8 billion
Crude petroleum 3.4% for $23.4 billion
Packaged medicines 2.2% for $15.2 billion
ETC
Total exports in 2021 were worth about £898 billion ($1.09 trillion USD, $1.5 trillion CAD)
Currency
The Uk uses the ‘pound’ for their currency
£1 GBP = $1.64 CAD, and $1 CAD = £0.59 GBP
£1 GBP = $1.21 USD, and $1 USD = £0.82 GBP
The 4th most traded currency in the world, behind yen
Globally is 6th largest importer and exporter
Common Facts
The United Kingdom speaks English as the primary language
Greetings and Goodbyes
Say ‘ello’ instead of ‘hello’ to greet someone
Add ‘mate’ after ‘ello’ when referring to a friend
Say ‘cheerio’ to say goodbye to someone
Population
There are 68, 138, 484 people in the UK according to a 2023 study
The life expectancy is 80.9 years according to the World Bank’s 2020 study
Poor dental hygiene is a factor of this
England is very developed and urban
Projected population to incease to 69.2 million in the mid 2030s
Geographic Location
Across the channel is France, and borders Ireland to the West
The UK is surrounded by water, more specifically the North Sea on the east coast, the Atlantic Sea on the West and North, and the English Channel in the South
The UK consists of England, Scotland, Whales, and Northern Ireland
Customs
‘Tea time’ is at 4 pm and when most people drink a cuppa
‘High tea’ is for late afternoon tea, around 6 pm, but this is less common
Eating a biscuit alongside a tea
Eating scones with jam, sometimes alongside a tea
Fish n chips Friday is simply a day for people to eat fish n chips on a Friday
60% of the UK is Christian, while 25% is not religous
The UK has a common wealth, and Canada used to be dependent on it.
Benefits and Barriers
Barriers
Tariffs
Boarders
Environmental issues
Quotas (Blocks on imports)
Voluntary export restraints (Agreed upon limits to imports)
Anti dumping duties (Import taxes when goods are priced cheaper than market price)
Embargoes (Bans on imports)
Benefits
Increased market
Increased choice for customers
Increased quality/quantity of goods
Efficient production
Provide/receive resources
Build relationships with other countries
Representations
Representations
Tea – The favourite drink, to be drunk at special times
Biscuits – Go alongside tea
Chocolate/sweets – The UK has some very tasty chocolates and treats such as Dolly Mix, and Cadbury
Fish n chips – One of the popular meals
The “UK” breakfast consists of sausage rolls, beans, eggs, and sides such as bread, bacon, mushroom, and tomato
Double-decker bussing – British form of transport
Football (American Soccer)
Main Representations
Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) – Symbol of democracy and accuracy
Royal Family – Represents royalty and respect
Lion - Bravery and power
Crown – Represents the royal family
Leek – A flower to represents Whales, originating from an old battle when people wore leeks to distinguish enemy from ally
Tudor Rose – A flower to represent England, a symbol of peace
Shamrock – A flower to represent Ireland, originally a symbol of holy trinity, to represent God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the fourth leaf for luck. More commonly, each leaf represents something different, being love, faith, hope, and luck
Thistle – A flower to represent Scotland, a symbol of longevity (Long life)