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Britain's total population area-regional division-the most suitable city for tourism

Britain is one of the big countries in Europe, which has always been outstanding in national strength and economy, but the people here have already maintained a rigorous and substantial living atmosphere. They are busy. Different from the romance of the French and the prudence of the Germans, the people in this land of England are constantly updating and advancing. The good environment also attracts many tourists, so what is the total population of Britain now and what are the popular tourist cities?

The total population of Britain

Total population of Britain: 66.49 million (year)

The age structure of the British population

/kloc-Percentage of population under 0/5: 17.3%

Percentage of population aged 5-64: 66.2%

Proportion of population over 65: 16.5%

/kloc-under 0/5 years old:11405107 (5846210 male/558896 female)

5 to 64 years old: 4,497,460 (265,438+0,999,554 males/265,438+0,497,906 females)

Over 64 years old: 10844286 (male 478637 1, female 60579 15)

British region

It covers an area of 243,600 square kilometers (including inland waters).

It is equivalent to China's Guangxi Province (236,700 square kilometers). England 130400 square kilometers, Scotland 78800 square kilometers, Wales 20800 square kilometers, Northern Ireland 13600 square kilometers.

Britain is divided into four parts: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The main cities are: London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, Birmingham, Liverpool, Oxford, Cambridge, Glasgow and Sheffield.

: London is the capital of Britain and the largest city in Europe. There are big Ben, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, British Museum and other landmark buildings. These are landmark buildings in Britain, and London is also the center of world drama, art, music, literature and culture. There are also colorful markets, shopping centers and various green open spaces.

The total population of London is 7.5 million, which is more than 12% of the total population of Britain. There are more than 6.5438+0.5 million people from other countries in London, who have brought more than 300 different languages. Every year, more than 25 million tourists come to London through London's five major airports, railway stations and Eurostar super-high-speed trains.

Division of administrative regions in Britain

Edinburgh has a total population of about 500,000, including more than 60,000 college students. Attracting tourists130,000 person-times every year, especially during the festival in August. The total population of Edinburgh may temporarily exceed 6.5438+0 million, which is equivalent to the second most populous city in Britain.

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and the seat of Parliament. This is a university town that combines youth and modernity, and it is also a national capital that combines history and drama. There is also a castle with a history of 1000 years and King Arthur's throne in the city center. Every year in Edinburgh, in order to celebrate the end of the year and welcome the arrival of the new year, Scotland will hold a grand celebration on 65438+February 3 1 day. People will gather in Prince Street, singing, dancing, drinking whisky, eating mutton offal, watching various performances and taking part in the torch parade. At 0: 00, there will be fireworks at Edinburgh Castle.

London

I believe that Manchester United fans alone can support a large part of Manchester tourism. Manchester is often called the first modern city. /kloc-In the 8th century, this northwest city, 30 miles from Liverpool, was the cotton manufacturing capital of the world and one of the hotbeds of the industrial revolution. Entrepreneurs and industrial tycoons here have funded museums, galleries, theaters and libraries, as well as other excellent buildings. 1996, a devastating bomb of the Irish Peace Corps led to the need to rebuild here, and finally formed a brand-new and eye-catching 2 1 century landscape city.

Edinburg

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and the third largest city in Britain. Glasgow has long been regarded by tourists as an alternative to Edinburgh. Because its reputation as a rough, crime-ridden, dirty and alcoholic city scares people away. However, Glasgow people have been trying to reverse this situation since the mid-1980s. And it looks good.

Manchester

Liverpool is a port city that relies on transportation, such as the import and export of sugar, spices and tobacco. However, these are all a little pale in front of the Beatles, Liverpool's business card. In Liverpool, relive the story of the Beatles and experience hysterical youth. Visit John Lennon's childhood home, visit Liverpool Cathedral and Walker Art Museum.

Attractions not to be missed: Liverpool Cathedral, maritime museum, Merseyside, Liverpool Museum, Mundus-John Lennon's Former Residence, Casbath Coffee Club, Walker Art Museum.

Glasgow

York city has its 1900-year-old historical wall, and it takes only two hours by train from London to the north. York was founded by the Romans in 7 1 year and was occupied by the vikings in 866. Nowadays, you can see some relics left by Rome and Vikings. Walking from York City Wall to York Castle Museum, you can appreciate the local customs of York for nearly 400 years.

Attractions not to be missed: National Railway Museum, York Cathedral, York Castle Museum and York City Wall.

Liverpool

In addition to the original buildings in the Middle Ages and King George's period18th century, there are new buildings in city of bath. But the urban planning is well done, and these new buildings are always skillfully integrated into the old buildings, emitting a soft harmony; There are many business activities in this city, including restaurants, bookstores, boutiques and cinemas.