UNITED KINGDOM

 Area: 2, 44,880 sq.km

Latitude: 49˚ 10’ - 60˚ 50’ N

Population: 58 . 7 million

Longitude: 1˚ 45’E - 8˚ 10’W

Capital: London

The United Kingdom consists of the Island of Great Britain Northern Ireland and many small islands.

GREAT BRITAIN

The largest island of United Kingdom which comprises – England, Scotland an swales.

CITIES OF THE MIDLKANDS

BIRNMINGHAM

·         The largest city in the British industrial belt.

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE

·         Coalfield of this region has supported the industrial conurbation formed by Birmingham.

DUDLEY, WOLVERHAMPTON, WALISALLAND WEST BORNWICH

·         All these cities are collectively called the ‘Black country’.

COVENTRY

·         Located in the ‘Warwickshire coalfield.

·         Motor cars and cycles are made.

LEICESTERSHIRE

·        Important region of coalfield on which button on Trent – largest brewery town of Britain is located.

DERBY

·         Specialization in textile and engineering industries.

·         Specialises in hosiery, pharmaceuticals, cigarettes and tobacco.

NOTTINGHAM

·         Specializes in hosiery, pharmaceuticals, cigarettes and tobacco.