Agence Régionale du Tourisme Grand Est - brochure MICE 2024.pdf
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1. A Brief Introduction – The United Kingdom Area: 244,820 km2 Main Districts: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland Population: approximately 61.3 millions (2008) Official Language: English Currency: Pound sterling (GBP) (£)Capital: London in England Edinburgh in Scotland Cardiff inWales Belfast in Northern Ireland The Largest City: London in England Main Religions: mainly Christianity (71%), Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism
2. Brief Introduction – Economic DevelopmentGDP in 2008: $2.680 trillion The leading income: Service sector (73.0%)E.g. Banks and InsurancesMain Production: High-Efficient AgricultureBasic Economic Support: Fossil Fuels (Coal and Oil) Bank of Scotland, Glasgow Chief Office Bank of Scotland, Glasgow Chief Office
