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United Kingdom

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Morris dancing A cup of tea?

What do you picture when you think of the United Kingdom? If you live in the UK, or if you’ve visited it on holiday, you’ll know there’s a lot more to it than the Royal Family, and cricket on the village green!

If you’d like to know what Britpop is, or to find out what people really eat in a country that’s famous for its fish and chips, then get clicking.

History – a brief summary of major events in the past of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Geography & Environment – a look at Britan's geographic location and important physical features

People & Society – examples of popular British music, arts, crafts, food, drink and sporting activities

Factfile – a collection of interesting facts and figures

Oxfam in the UK – a summary of Oxfam's work and history in the UK including:


Introduction ||  History ||  Geography & Environment
 People & Society || Factfile || Oxfam in the UK

Photos: Crispin Zeeman and Chris Burch/Oxfam

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