The United Kingdom has a population of over 62 million people and a GDP per capita of $35,900. London is the capital city, and other major cities include Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow. The UK has a constitutional monarchy and is a global leader in fields like innovation and creativity. It has the 6th largest economy in the world and is one of the easiest places in Europe to do business. Major industries include machinery, fuels, manufactured goods, and automobiles.

1. UNITED KINGDOM ECONOMY
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2. UNITED KINGDOM - UK
Head of Gouvernement David Cameron
Constitutional Monarchy and
Political Regime
Commonwealth Realm
Capital London
GDP/Cap $35.900 (2011 est.)
Birmingham, Manchester,
Major cities
West Yorkshire, Glasgow
Source: CIA Fact book 2011 2

3. MAIN ECONOMICAL INDICATORS
Statistics( 20010) India trends
Population (millions) 62,698,362
Area (km²) 243,610
0.557%
Population growth rate
(2011 est.)
GDP billion$ 2.174
Growth 1,1%
Active Pop 31.76m
7.9%
Unemployment rate
(2011 est.)
4.5%
Inflation rate
(2011 est.)
Exchanges
495.4
Exports billion$
(2011 est.)
654.9
Imports billion $
(2011 est.)
Finance
14.4% of GDP
Investment rate
(2011 est.)
79.5% of GDP
Public debt
(2011 est.)
Official currency Sterling
0.6176
Exchange $
(2011 est.)
Source: CIA Fact book 2011 3

4. 8 REASONS TO GO TO UK
Recognized leader in the fields of creativity and
innovation
6th largest economy in the world.
Number one gateway to Europe, giving easy access
to the 27 member states of the European Union
Easiest place to set up and run a business in Europe
(source: World Bank - “Doing Business 2011”)
Internationally competitive location for tax: it has
the most extensive network of double taxation
treaties in the world
The labour market is one of the worlds’ most
flexible and has a strong skill base
High standard of living, education and recreation
World-class universities and research institutes
involved in undertaking leading-edge R&D in all
business sectors
Source: CIA Fact book, UKTI
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5. STRATEGIC LOCATION
Ranks first in Europe and fourth in the world for ease of doing business
Least barriers to entrepreneurship in the world and has the third fewest
barriers to trade and investment in the world
World-class transport links
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6. UK, BUSINESS OUTLOOK
Import commodities - partners Export commodities - partners
manufactured goods, machinery, manufactured goods, fuels,
fuels; foodstuffs chemicals; food, beverages,
tobacco
Germany 13.1%, China 9.1%,
Netherlands 7.5%, France 6.1%, US US 11.4%, Germany 11.2%,
5.8%, Norway 5.5%, Belgium 4.9% Netherlands 8.5%, France 7.7%,
(2010) Ireland 6.8%, Belgium 5.4% (2010)
Export – Import revenues Main industries
machine tools, electric power equipment,
Imports $654.9 billion (2011 est.) automation equipment, railroad equipment,
shipbuilding, aircraft, motor vehicles and
parts, electronics and communications
equipment, metals, chemicals, coal,
Exports $495.4 billion (2011 est.) petroleum, paper and paper products, food
processing, textiles, clothing, other
consumer goods
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7. UK, MAIN SECTORS
Creative & Media Energy ICT
LifeScience Defence & Security Environment
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8. SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES
Creative & Media
Source: UKTI
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9. SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES
Energy
Source: UKTI

10. SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES
ICT
Source: UKTI

11. SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES
LifeScience
Source: UKTI

12. SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES
Defence & Security
Source: UKTI

13. SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES
Environment
Source: UKTI

14. TOP 10 UK COMPANIES
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