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WALESWales was formally united with England in 1536, but retains its own language and traditions. Welsh is spoken widely in some parts, and public signs appear in both Welsh and English. Coal mining and steel production were important in the south, but have both declined. Rugby is the national game.

Wales playing Scotland at rugby in the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

MULTICULTURAL SOCIETYBritain once controlled a world empire with colonies in every continent. Many people— from the Indian subcontinent, Africa, and

the Caribbean in particular—came here and

brought their cultures with them, as well

as settling into British life. Today, about

one in eight British people are from an ethnic minority background.

Stonehenge in southern England was built from about 3000

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onward.

BRITISH LANDMARKSTourism is a major industry in Britain. Visitors come from all over the world to see the many churches, castles, and ancient monuments, such as Stonehenge (above), and to admire the pretty villages. Many also come for the theaters, galleries, and shops in Britain’s vibrant cities.

Each pod is nearly entirely

see-through, giving the occupants a view of the whole city beneath

them when it reaches the top.

LONDONThe capital of the UK is London, a sprawling city on the banks of the River Thames. It is the political and financial center of the country, as well as home to more than 8 million people. One of its most popular attractions is the London Eye— a giant ferris wheel, 443 ft (135 m) high.

The British Isles

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