To what extent has life been developed in the British?30 aspects you may not know

Mondo International Updated on 2024-01-29

1. Hourly wage:The minimum hourly wage in the UK is 891 pounds (about 80 yuan) for adults over 23 years old. This figure is higher than that of the United States (7.).25 US dollars, about 47 yuan) and China (24 yuan) are much higher. Of course, there are differences in hourly wages across industries and regions, with generally speaking, London and the South East are higher and the North and West are lower.

2. Monthly salary:According to 2020 data, the average monthly salary in the UK is 2,214 pounds (about 19,800 yuan), of which 2,484 pounds (about 22,200 yuan) for men and 1,981 pounds (about 17,700 yuan) for women. This figure is at the upper middle level among European countries, higher than France (2,148 euros, about 16,900 yuan) and Germany (2,137 euros, about 16,800 yuan).

3. Wages in high-paying industries:The high-paying industries in the UK are mainly concentrated in the fields of finance, law, healthcare, technology, etc. According to 2020 data, the highest-paying profession in the UK is a pilot, with an average annual salary of 92,330 pounds (about 825,000 yuan), followed by a CEO with an average annual salary of 85,239 pounds (about 761,000 yuan), and again a doctor, with an average annual salary of 74,661 pounds (about 667,000 yuan).

4. Secretary's salary:Secretarial is a common profession that is mainly responsible for assisting leaders or managers in their daily work. According to 2020 data, the average annual salary of a British secretary is 25,578 pounds (about 228,000 yuan), of which the highest is a legal secretary, with an average annual salary of 31,787 pounds (about 284,000 yuan), and the lowest is a medical secretary, with an average annual salary of 20,404 pounds (about 182,000 yuan).

5. Receptionist salary:Receptionist is a common service profession that is mainly responsible for receiving visitors or customers and providing relevant information or services. According to 2020 data, the average annual salary of a receptionist in the UK is 18,135 pounds (about 162,000 yuan), of which the highest is a hotel receptionist, with an average annual salary of 19,507 pounds (about 174,000 yuan), and the lowest is a dental receptionist, with an average annual salary of 16,926 pounds (about 151,000 yuan).

6. Teacher's salary:Teaching is an important educational profession that is mainly responsible for teaching students knowledge and skills, as well as developing their character and abilities. According to 2020 data, the average annual salary of teachers in the UK is 37,248 pounds (about 333,000 yuan), of which the highest is a university professor, with an average annual salary of 79,252 pounds (about 708,000 yuan), and the lowest is a kindergarten teacher, with an average annual salary of 19,344 pounds (about 173,000 yuan).

7. Chef income:Chef is a common catering profession that is mainly responsible for preparing a variety of delicious food and serving it to customers. According to 2020 data, the average annual salary of a British chef is 23,394 pounds (about 209,000 yuan), of which the highest is an executive chef, with an average annual salary of 39,174 pounds (about 350,000 yuan), and the lowest is a fast food chef, with an average annual salary of 16,604 pounds (about 148,000 yuan).

8. Territorial area:The United Kingdom is a United Kingdom made up of four countries, namely England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Its territorial area is 2430,000 square kilometers, of which the land area is 2410,000 square kilometers, the water area is 220,000 square kilometers. This figure is among the lower to average levels of European countries, compared to France (64.).30,000 square kilometers) and Germany (3570,000 square kilometers) are much smaller.

9. Population distribution:The total population of the United Kingdom is 66.8 million, of which 55.6 million are in England, 5.4 million in Scotland, 3.1 million in Wales and 1.9 million in Northern Ireland. This figure is in the upper middle range of European countries, and is slightly lower than that of France (67.2 million) and Germany (83.7 million). The population density of the United Kingdom is 275 square kilometers, which is one of the highest in the world.

10. GDP per capita:GDP is an important indicator to measure the size and level of development of a country's economy, and it represents the total value of all goods and services produced by a country in a certain period of time. According to 2020 data, the UK's GDP is 283 trillion dollars (about 18.)3 trillion RMB), ranking sixth in the world. The UK's GDP per capita is $42,300 (about $27.).40,000 yuan), ranking 20th in the world. This figure is in the upper middle range of European countries, closer than France ($40,500) and Germany ($46,400).

11. Mineral Resources:Mineral resources refer to useful minerals or rocks that contain a certain amount and grade in the interior or surface of the earth. They are an important foundation for a country's economic development and industrialization process. According to 2019 data, the UK is rich in coal, iron ore, copper ore, tin ore, lead ore, zinc ore, uranium ore, potash ore, etc.

12. Energy composition. The UK is an energy powerhouse with abundant oil, gas and coal resources. The UK was also one of the first countries in the world to use nuclear and wind energy. According to 2019 data, renewables account for 37% of the UK's energy mix1%, and nuclear energy accounted for 168%, and fossil fuels accounted for 431%。The UK is working towards carbon neutrality, with plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero 1990 levels by 2050.

13. Water resources. The UK is a rainy country with plenty of water resources. The UK has an average of 1,220 mm of annual precipitation, which is higher than the global average of 970 mm. Rivers, lakes and reservoirs in the UK provide drinking water and irrigation water for residents. There are also many famous hot springs in the UK, such as Bath, Harrogate and Bournemouth, which have a ** and relaxing function.

14. High-tech. The UK is a major country in scientific and technological innovation, with world-class scientific research institutions and technology enterprises. The UK has outstanding achievements in the fields of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, aerospace, semiconductors, medical devices, etc. For example, the UK's DeepMind has developed the famous AI Go system AlphaGo, the UK's Arm is the world's leading provider of semiconductor intellectual property, and the UK's AstraZeneca is the world's sixth-largest pharmaceutical company.

15. Aviation industry. The United Kingdom is an aviation powerhouse with one of the busiest airports in the world – London Heathrow. The UK is also home to Rolls-Royce, Europe's largest aero-engine company. In addition, the UK is involved in a number of important aviation projects such as Airbus Europe and the European Space Agency.

16. Prices. The UK is a country with high prices, especially in big cities like London. According to July 2020 data, the cost of living index in London is 873 (100 in New York), ranking 19th in the world. The cost of living index in Beijing is 429, ranking 120th in the world. In London, a cup of coffee costs an average of $36 dollars, while in Beijing it only costs 18 USD.

17. Overtime. The UK is a country with longer working hours, especially in industries such as finance, law, consulting, etc. According to 2019 data, the average number of hours worked per week for full-time employees in the UK was 373 hours, which is higher than the EU average (36.)2 hours). The average number of full-time employees in China is 463 hours, ranking first in the world. There is also a lot of unpaid overtime in the UK, according to 2018 data, nearly 5 million people in the UK work more than 7 hours of unpaid overtime per week, saving employers £27 billion.

18. Birth policy. The United Kingdom is a country that encourages childbearing and does not have any laws or policies restricting childbearing. The UK** offers a variety of benefits and subsidies for families with birth, such as maternity leave, maternity money, child allowance, free education, and more. According to 2019 data, the total fertility rate in the UK is 165, below the substitution level (2.).1)。China's total fertility rate is 169。

19. Housing status. The UK is a country with a housing strain, especially in big cities like London. According to July 2020 data, the average house price in London is 4840,000 pounds (about 63.)$60,000), while the average house price in Beijing is $620,000 RMB (about $9,000). Rents are also high in London, with a one-bedroom apartment costing an average of $1 per month8 thousand dollars, while in Beijing it costs only 5 hundred dollars.

20. Military strength. Britain is a military power, both nuclear and conventional. The UK is one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and one of the founding members of NATO. According to 2020 data, the UK has a military budget of $55.4 billion, ranking eighth in the world. China's military budget is $26.1 billion, ranking second in the world. There are about 150,000 active military personnel in the United Kingdom, while there are about 2 million active military personnel in China.

21. Agriculture. The UK is an agriculturally developed country with excellent soil and climatic conditions. The main agricultural products in the UK are grains, oilseeds, potatoes, vegetables, cattle, sheep, poultry and fish. According to 2019 data, the UK's agricultural output was £25.4 billion (about $3.3 billion), or 0. % of GDP6%。China's agricultural output is 65 trillion yuan (about 9..)500 billion dollars), accounting for 71%。

22. Quality of residents. The UK is a country with a high level of education, cultural diversity, and social equity. The UK is home to some of the oldest and most famous universities in the world – the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, among others. According to 2018 data, the UK's literacy rate is 99%, which is higher than the global average (86%). China's literacy rate is 96 percent. The UK is also a multicultural society, with populations from diverse races, religions, and backgrounds. According to 2019 data, the UK ranks 15th in the world as the happiest country in 32. China ranks 94th in the world.

23. British diet. The British diet is represented by traditional English breakfast, afternoon tea, roasts, fish and chips, etc., and has also been influenced by different countries and regions such as India, China, and France, forming a diversified food culture. Brits love to drink tea, with an average of more than four cups a day, and there are many varieties and flavors of tea to choose from. Brits also like to drink beer, especially when it comes to parties with friends in pubs. The British take food safety and quality very seriously, and there are strict regulations and standards to ensure the hygiene and nutrition of food.

24. UK welfare. The UK is a welfare state that provides citizens with comprehensive social security and public services, including free health care, education, housing subsidies, unemployment benefits, pensions, child allowances, and more. The UK** also reduces wealth disparities and social injustice through taxes and transfers. Brits enjoy longer paid holidays, generally 28 days per year, including 8 public holidays. Britons also have the right to participate in social and political activities, and enjoy basic human rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and the right to vote.

24. UK house prices. UK house prices are among the highest in Europe, especially in big cities like London. According to March 2021 data, the average house price in the UK is 2530,000 pounds (about 35.)$40,000), while the average house price in London is 4960,000 pounds (about 69.)$40,000). The rise in UK house prices is mainly affected by the following factors: supply and demand imbalance, low interest rates, ** policies, foreign investment, regional differences, etc. The high price of housing in the UK has made it difficult for many young people and low-income people to buy a house, resulting in an increase in rental demand and rents.

25. British cars. The United Kingdom is a big car country, it has a long history of car manufacturing and famous car brands such as Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, etc. The UK automotive industry has a significant presence in the global automotive market, exporting 1.3 million vehicles in 2019, 80% of which were sold outside the EU. The UK automotive industry is also facing some challenges, such as the uncertainty brought about by Brexit, changes in environmental regulations, and competition from new energy vehicles. The UK** has announced a series of measures to support the transformation and development of the automotive industry, such as banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars after 2030 and encouraging the use of electric and hydrogen vehicles.

26. British borders. The United Kingdom is an island nation, and its borders are mainly coastline, with a total length of about 1At 20,000 km, it is the 12th longest coastline in the world. The coastline of the United Kingdom is very diverse, with cliffs, sandy beaches, bays, islands, harbors, etc., forming many beautiful landscapes and natural landscapes. The British coastline is also its defensive line, and it has resisted many foreign invasions and attacks in history, such as the Romans, Vikings, Spanish Armada, Napoleon, Nazis, etc. Britain's coastline is also its **line, and Britain has established a huge colonial empire and maritime supremacy by conducting ** and communicating with the rest of the world through sea transportation.

27. The United Kingdom is one of the most pet-loving countries in the worldNearly half of all households own at least one pet. The most popular pets in the UK are dogs, with about 9 million, followed by cats with about 8 million.

28. The United Kingdom is one of the oldest monarchies in the worldIt has a history of more than 1000 years. The current Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history, having been in power for more than 69 years.

29. The United Kingdom is one of the rainiest countries in the worldIt rains an average of more than 150 days per year. Brits also love to talk about the weather, and it is said that 90% of Brits will mention the weather at least once a day.

30. The United Kingdom is one of the most curry-loving countries in the worldAbout 18 million servings of curry are consumed every week. The UK even has a National Curry Week, which takes place every year in October to celebrate and promote curry culture.

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