Banter with the British by https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i Made with no regrets, whatsoever en-us 2022-05-09 15:00:22 UTC 2022-05-25 17:33:05 UTC hello@padlet.com k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2175907983 2022-05-09 15:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2175907983 k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2177771671 2022-05-10 15:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2177771671 k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2177772884 2022-05-10 15:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2177772884 k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2177809080 I'm Ferb Fletcher. I am from Great Britain. GB is a wonderful land of tea and Percy Pig candy. It has a rich geographical and political history, and has been involved and even the centerpoint of some very important events.]]> 2022-05-10 15:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2177809080 k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2179600105 The United Kingdom's capitol is London, England. The Kingdom consists of four member nations; England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The total land space of the United Kingdom is 248,532 square kilometres]]> 2022-05-11 15:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2179600105 k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2181401901 The UK is located at 55.3781° N, 3.4360° W, and north of France, Belgium, and Germany, separated by the English Channel.]]> 2022-05-12 14:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2181401901 k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2181413610 The UK has a very stable population, being a part of the fourth stage of demographic transition. It offers high quality jobs, healthcare, and living conditions, though it does have some crime problems, as well as pollution susceptibility.]]> 2022-05-12 14:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2181413610 Popular Culture k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2183054218 British pop culture is very heavily referenced amongst its residents. For example, Britons will very often make football references, due to the very well known culture built around football in Europe in general. British food is most known for its heavy emphasis on savory cuisine, such as fish and chips (fish + french fries) and bangers and mash (mashed potatoes + sausage).]]> 2022-05-13 15:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2183054218 Language k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2185871798 The language of the UK is English, coming from the Indo-European language family. English and England have similar etymology, as both come from the word Anglo, a tribe from north Europe and southern Scandinavia, that migrated to the British Isles.]]> 2022-05-16 14:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2185871798 Religion k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2185889350 The primary religion of the UK is Christianity, which made its way there through the 6th century Archbishop of Canterbury, Saint Augustine, who established one of medieval Britain's first and most important abbeys, the abbey of St Peter and Paul.]]> 2022-05-16 15:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2185889350 Geographical Organization k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2188306764 The UK is one of several organizations of the Britannica area. The singular large island of Great Britain is the only level smaller than the UK organizational level, excluding Northern Ireland.]]> 2022-05-17 20:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2188306764 Political History k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2191956854 The British Isles have been a global powerhouse in many things for the past 600 years. Ranging from innovation in politics, to being the hearth of the Industrial and Agricultural Revolutions. The former British Empire stretched far and wide, and they were an unbeatable military force. The modern UK is a prominent member of the United Nations and NATO, though they recently left the European Union. ]]> 2022-05-19 20:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2191956854 Agriculture k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2191961922 The temperately located UK grows many crops through extensive mixed cropping and livestock, and commercial farming. Roots, vegetables, and many grains are popular for this location and climate.]]> 2022-05-19 20:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2191961922 Cities k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2191972665 London is a very well known megacity, being home to around  9 million people. It is densely populated, yet home to several royal and historic landmarks. One of its biggest problems is the air pollution in and around the city, but the government is ready to adress these issues. Football (Soccer, Footie, Futbol) is extremely popular across all of the United Kingdom, and London is no exception, hosting 17 Premier League teams, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Fulham, West Ham, and Crystal Palace. Wembley Stadium is a world class arena, and hosts many international sports events every year. Additionally, the Commonwealth of Nations, a governing of several former states of the British Empire, and headed by the British monarch, is based out of London.]]> 2022-05-19 20:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2191972665 Tourism k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2191973525 The UK is the world's 10th most popular tourist destination, hosting 37 million tourists last year. The country has remained prominent in world politics. Recently, they left the European Union over a matter of sovereignty. The UK is also sending supplies to support the war in Ukraine, as they oppose Putins' morality of invading another country.]]> 2022-05-19 20:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2191973525 k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2191974028 2022-05-19 20:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2191974028 Economy k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2191987953 The UK has a good Human Development Index Rating of 0.932, and a Gender Equality Score of 72.7, leaves a lot to be desired, as it still has raging gender equality issues in smaller areas. The UK mostly works in secondary-quinary sector jobs, and does a lot of trade and online work. Air pollution threatens the UK the most, as it is very strong in the more populated areas.]]> 2022-05-19 21:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2191987953 Ethnicity and Nationality k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2198477841 The majority of the British people are white, which stems from generations of northern ancestry. The British countries all have some sort of grudge with one another, for example, England fought endlessly with Scotland for centuries, and some Britons will still judge each other based on their country of origin]]> 2022-05-25 00:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2198477841 k1213545 https://padlet.com/k1213545/ql29lbye7bgtfu4i/wish/2198541387 Admin. “Commonwealth of Nations & Its Members. UPSC International Relations Notes for GS 2.” BYJUS, BYJU'S, 27 Dec. 2021, https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/commonwealth-of-nations/. 
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