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United Kingdom
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/uk.html
Geography question:
Observe the location and size of the UK in relation to Europe. Identify two geographic characteristics of the UK that would help account for its dominance of 19th century international commerce and industry. Explain the reasoning behind your identifications.
Demographics question:
Note the population of the UK and its comparative size. Hypothesize about a major effect of the UK’s population density on the role of government in social and political affairs. Explain the reasoning upon which you based your hypothesis.
Comparison question:
Describe how the GDP per capita and the distribution of income or consumption ("Household income or consumption by percentage share") in the UK compare with those data for the USA. Write a hypothesis explaining a reason for the differences. Explain the reasons upon which you built your hypothesis.
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