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Area: 94,284 square miles Population: 56,400,000
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland comprises England, Wales, Scotland, the northern part of Ireland and the adjacent islands.
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Monetary System
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4 Farthings = 1 Penny, 12 Pence = 1 Shilling,
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2 Shillings = 1 Florin, 5 Shillings = 1 Crown,
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20 Shillings = 1 Pound or 1 Sovereign (Gold);
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since February 15, 1971: 100 (New) Pence = 1 Pound
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PRE-1800
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1800-1899
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1900-1910
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1911-1936
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1937-1948
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1949-1970
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1971-Present
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- To order click credit card icons below -
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A portion of the profits from this web site are donated to The Starcross Community, an organization providing love and care, in a home setting, to children afflicted with the AIDS virus.
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