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England has a population of about 56 million, making it the largest nation in the UK

Related questions (5)

easysingle choice

Which nation of the UK has the largest population?

Scotland

Wales

Northern Ireland

England

Explanation

England has a population of approximately 56 million, making it by far the largest of the four UK nations. Scotland has about 5.5 million, Wales about 3.1 million, and Northern Ireland about 1.9 million.

mediumsingle choice

What is the approximate population of England?

46 million

56 million

61 million

67 million

Explanation

England has approximately 56 million people. 67 million is the total UK population, not England alone.

hardsingle choice

What percentage of the UK population lives in England?

About 64%

About 74%

About 84%

About 94%

Explanation

England has approximately 56 million out of 67 million total, which is roughly 84% of the UK population.

hardsingle choice

Which UK nation has the smallest population?

Scotland

Wales

Northern Ireland

England

Explanation

Northern Ireland has the smallest population at approximately 1.9 million. Wales has about 3.1 million and Scotland about 5.5 million.

hardsingle choice

What is the approximate population of Scotland?

1.9 million

3.1 million

5.5 million

8 million

Explanation

Scotland has approximately 5.5 million people. 1.9 million is Northern Ireland's population and 3.1 million is Wales's population.