The more information about the UK, the better, mainly in education and tourism.

The United Kingdom is one of the world's economic powers, with its GDP ranking fifth in the world in 2007. The proportion of the British manufacturing industry in the national economy has declined; the proportion of the service industry and energy has been increasing, among which the commerce, finance and insurance industries have developed rapidly. Tourism is one of the most important economic sectors in the UK. The annual output value is more than 70 billion pounds, and tourism revenue accounts for about 5% of the world's tourism revenue. Unlike countries that mainly focus on scenic tourism, the British royal culture and museum culture are the biggest highlights of the tourism industry. The main tourist spots are London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Brighton, Greenwich, Stratford, Oxford, Cambridge, etc. The UK is the fourth largest trading country in the world, with trade volume accounting for more than 5% of total world trade, and exports of goods and services accounting for approximately 25% of GDP. Britain mainly exports machinery, automobiles, aviation equipment, electrical and electronic products, chemical products and petroleum, and mainly imports raw materials and food. The UK is also the sixth largest overseas investor and sixth largest foreign aid recipient in the world. London is a world financial and trade center. Tourism is one of the most important economic sectors in the UK. In 2001, the output value of the tourism industry reached 72.8 billion pounds; in terms of tourism revenue, the UK was the seventh largest tourist country in the world in 2001, accounting for 3.4% of the world's tourism revenue. In March 2002, there were 2.056 million employees, including about 148,000 freelancers. In 2001, the UK domestic tourism output value was approximately 59.5 billion pounds. In 2001, the number of foreign tourists to the UK reached 22.8 million, a decrease of 9% from 2000. Among them, tourists from Western Europe decreased by 8% from the previous year to 12.87 million, tourists from North America decreased by 13% from the previous year, reaching 4.23 million, tourists from other regions decreased by 9%, reaching 3.75 million, and total overseas tourism revenue was 11.3 billion pounds. Business tourism revenue was 3.4 billion pounds, accounting for 30% of total overseas tourism revenue, and has continued to develop. In 2001, domestic tourist revenue was ￡59.5 billion. In 2000, the total turnover of the British hotel industry was 56.6 billion pounds, an increase of 7.2% over 2000. In 2001, there were more than 60,000 hotels of various types in the UK; there were 51,500 registered catering companies, with a total turnover of 18.2 billion pounds, an increase of 12.1% over 2000; there were approximately 49,500 pubs of various types, and since 1990 It has decreased by 8% since the beginning of this year. The outbreak of mad cow disease in February 2001 and the "9/11" incident seriously affected the British tourism industry, causing losses of 15 billion pounds. The service industry includes finance and insurance, retail, tourism and business services (providing legal and consulting services, etc.). It has developed rapidly in recent years. By the end of 2001, the number of employees reached 22.8 million, accounting for 77.5% of the total employed population. The total output value in 2001 increased by 1% compared with 2000, and its added value accounted for 71.4% of the added value of the domestic gross output value. London is a world-famous financial center, engaged in cross-border bank lending, foreign exchange transactions, international bond issuance, fund investment and other businesses. It is also the world's largest insurance market, the largest gold spot trading market and ship loan market, and an important non-precious metal trading center. The financial industry is the main force in the UK's trade balance, with output value accounting for more than 5% of GDP, employing more than 1 million people, and reaching a record 13.2 billion pounds. The Labor government carried out financial regulatory reforms for the first time after taking office, and established the Financial Services Authority in June 1998 to replace the original regulatory functions of the Bank of England. The British government encourages foreign investment in the UK and regards it as an effective way to introduce new technologies, new products, new management methods, increase employment and increase exports. In recent years, the UK has become the first choice for foreign investors to invest in Europe. In 2001, the UK attracted a total of US$53.8 billion in foreign investment, ranking third in the world. The United States is the largest investor in the UK, accounting for 48.4% of the investment, followed by Germany, Canada and Japan, accounting for 8.2%, 6.4% and 5.9% respectively. Investment areas include automobiles, communications, information, electronics, medical equipment, financial services, food, beverages, etc. Investment forms include acquisitions and mergers of existing enterprises, expansion of existing production plants, establishment of scientific research bases or regional headquarters of multinational companies, etc. In 2000, foreign direct investment in the UK was 86.2 billion pounds, portfolio investment was 174.6 billion pounds, and other investments were 281.8 billion pounds. By the end of 2000, cumulative foreign direct investment in the UK was 323.5 billion pounds, total securities investment was 1,032.1 billion pounds, and other investment was 1,685.3 billion pounds, totaling 3,040.8 billion pounds. 6. Military [Edit this paragraph] The army was founded around the mid-17th century. The Queen is the nominal supreme commander of the British Army. The highest military decision-making body is the "National Defense and Overseas Policy Committee", chaired by the Prime Minister, and its members include the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Finance, etc.; when necessary, the Chief of Defense Staff and the Chiefs of Staff of the three services will attend the meeting. The Ministry of National Defense is the executive agency of national defense, serving as both an administrative department of the government and the highest military command. The UK is a founder and major member of the NATO group and has independent nuclear forces. The core of its national strategy is to actively participate in world affairs and maintain the UK's international status; to rely on and use NATO's collective defense capabilities to defend the security of Europe and the UK. , and expand Britain's influence in Europe; actively strengthen ties with Commonwealth countries and protect its extensive overseas interests.

In July 2004, the British government announced the largest military adjustment plan in the past ten years. It will adjust the structure and military equipment of the army, navy and air force to increase the flexibility and mobility of the troops in long-range operations, thereby making it more capable. It can better adapt to the needs of modern warfare and effectively respond to global threats in the 21st century. According to figures provided by the British Ministry of Defense, the total strength of the British Army is approximately 205,600, including 109,500 in the Army, 42,400 in the Navy, and 53,700 in the Air Force. The defense budget for the 2004-2005 fiscal year was approximately 29.7 billion pounds, and is expected to increase to 33.4 billion pounds for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. 7. Culture [Edit this paragraph] Religion In the UK, everyone enjoys religious freedom. Therefore, a variety of different religious beliefs have flourished in the central areas of the UK. There are two "official" churches in the UK: the Church of England (Anglican) and the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian). In addition, various religions and countless denominations can find their representatives in the UK. The vast majority of British people believe in Christianity, although the number of believers who currently go to church is only about 1.1 million people per week. Muslims are the largest non-Christian group in the UK (more than 1.5 million people). In addition, Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism also have large and growing numbers of followers. Another product of Britain's long and diverse religious history are the stunning churches, monasteries and monastic buildings found across the country. Glastonbury Abbey was a place where Celtic religious activities were held in the past. It once played an important role in the legend of King Arthur; Canterbury Cathedral is also very dramatic. According to legend, St. Augustine died in AD 597. He came to England from Rome to preach the gospel in 1988. Five years later, he presided over the construction of Canterbury Cathedral. There are many distinctive historical figures born out of British religious history, including Henry VIII who launched the Protestant Reformation in England, the mysterious St. Patrick, whose festival is now celebrated every year around the world; and the famous legend of Robin Hood Richard the Lion-Hearted King in the middle twelfth century and so on. Museums and Galleries Today's generation and their descendants are lucky because Britain has a long history of collecting and cataloging art. The various cultural relics collected and displayed in numerous museums and art galleries in the UK have become a rare treasure trove for people to understand the art, culture and historical knowledge of ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad. Museums in the UK include major national collection institutions and about 1,000 independent museums, of which nearly 800 are sponsored by local governments. The British Museum in London is the institution with the largest collection of cultural relics in the UK. Almost every major discipline can find an inexhaustible source of knowledge here. At the same time, the thousands of precious cultural relics it displays to the outside world also include art treasures from ancient Egypt, the ancient Assyrian kingdom and ancient Greece, making it an out-and-out art treasure house. The British Museum also holds various special exhibitions and displays, and provides various types of guided tour services. Furthermore, the British Museum's newly completed courtyard and dome are outstanding works of art in their own right. Another great attraction is the National Museum of Science and Industry, which includes the Science Museum and its regional branches, the National Railway Museum in Yorkshire and the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television in Bradford. The National Museums of Scotland and the National Gallery also have large and rich collections of art. The newly built Museum of Scotland, dedicated to collecting artifacts related to the country's history, quickly became famous for its imaginative display of exhibits. Other museums in Scotland are special museums, including the Flight Museum, the Costume Museum, the War Museum, the Agricultural Museum, etc. The collections of the National Museum of Wales and the Art Gallery of Northern Ireland in Cardiff not only include various fine arts, but also collect many artworks and cultural relics that represent the culture of the region. The UK's independent museums and galleries have a wide range of collections and displays, including a lawnmower museum for those who are keen on lawn care. In the UK, many cities including London, Birmingham, Coventry, Manchester, Ipswich, Grampian and Belfast have special museums with the theme of transportation history, and also exhibit many twentieth-century museums. vintage cars. In the UK, however, there are even more dedicated museums devoted to the astonishing history of aviation.