TITLE

PEOPLE

PUB. DATE
August 2007
SOURCE
Background Notes on Countries of the World: United Kingdom;Aug2007, p2
SOURCE TYPE
Country Report
DOC. TYPE
Country Report
ABSTRACT
The article presents information on the people of Great Britain. The overall population density of the country is considered as one of the highest in the world. The country's population is made up of several groups which include the Normans, Scandinavian, and Vikings. This entry also discusses the population's religious affiliations.
ACCESSION #
26652571

Tags: POPULATION;  DEMOGRAPHY;  POPULATION geography;  VIKINGS

 

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