The Main Economic and Physical Features of UK and Its Current Role in the World
In the 18 Century, agriculture and industrial factories played substantial roles in spearheading the British economy. Fishing was part of biggest industry in UK because of the location is around the sea. Therefore, the current role in the world was not too affected to other’s countries. Today, several industries help for the backbone of the UK economy and it has an important role to influence to other countries, since UK is the part of biggest economics entities which is in ranking number 6. (World Development indicators database, World Bank, 14 April 2011).
United Kingdom is located in North-western coast of continental Europe. Britain was part of European mainland originally. However, England was separated after the last Ice Age. Therefore, we now can see North Sea in the map. (Reading Pack, Physical feature and climate P.7) Adding to the fact that Britain is closing to Euro, it may easily to attract some firms from European to invest capital and bringing a lot of chance to local business to earn money from tourism. Therefore, UK is provided the important role to others European.
The foremost sector is the UK’s educational field. Each year, schools in the UK, in particular boarding schools and universities, attract thousands of foreign students coming to the UK to study. Compare with USA (Other popular country for international students to study). According to McClathcy, a US newspaper, The UK universities tuition fees are general much cheaper than US counterparts. This high number of foreign students, together with the hefty schools fees that they pay, heavily boosts the local economy and created many job opportunities.
Another main contribution to UK’s economic growth is tourism. United Kingdom is the world’s 7 biggest tourist destinations, with 29.2 million visiting in 2011(VisitBritain). It is well known that the UK, in particular London, is one of the most popular destinations among travellers. Major tourist sights, from the London Eye to the
United Kingdom is located in North-western coast of continental Europe. Britain was part of European mainland originally. However, England was separated after the last Ice Age. Therefore, we now can see North Sea in the map. (Reading Pack, Physical feature and climate P.7) Adding to the fact that Britain is closing to Euro, it may easily to attract some firms from European to invest capital and bringing a lot of chance to local business to earn money from tourism. Therefore, UK is provided the important role to others European.
The foremost sector is the UK’s educational field. Each year, schools in the UK, in particular boarding schools and universities, attract thousands of foreign students coming to the UK to study. Compare with USA (Other popular country for international students to study). According to McClathcy, a US newspaper, The UK universities tuition fees are general much cheaper than US counterparts. This high number of foreign students, together with the hefty schools fees that they pay, heavily boosts the local economy and created many job opportunities.
Another main contribution to UK’s economic growth is tourism. United Kingdom is the world’s 7 biggest tourist destinations, with 29.2 million visiting in 2011(VisitBritain). It is well known that the UK, in particular London, is one of the most popular destinations among travellers. Major tourist sights, from the London Eye to the
References: * Reading Pack, Physical feature and climate P.7 Oakland, J (2011) * . http://blog.cnyes.com/My/dogma95/article440559 * http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2012/10/30/173100/lower-costs-lure-us-college-students.html#.UadNVTlQZvA McClatchy 30 October 2012