UK
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History
of country The
United Kingdom has historically played a leading role in developing
parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith
in the 19th century, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the
earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength
seriously depleted in two world wars and the Irish Republic's withdrawal from
the union. The second half witnessed the dismantling of the Empire and the UK
rebuilding itself into a modern and prosperous European nation. As one of five
permanent members of the UN Security Council and a founding member of NATO and
the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy. The UK is
also an active member of the EU, although it chose to remain outside the
Economic and Monetary Union. The Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for
Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly were established in 1999. The latter
was suspended until May 2007 due to wrangling over the peace process, but
devolution was fully completed in March 2010.
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Population
in 2011 63,047,162
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Population
age 0-14 in 2010
17.4%
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Life
expectancy (females and males, years) 82.3/77.8
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Infant
mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) 4.5
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Unemployment in 2011 8.1% of labor force
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Homelessness
rates The UK has
one of the highest levels of homelessness in Europe with more than 4 people per
1,000 estimated to be homeless
Source: Homeless Pages, 2004.
The average life expectancy of a Homeless Person in the UK is 42 years, compared to the national average of 74 for men and 79 for women. This is lower than the life expectancy of Ethiopia or the Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Source: “Still Dying for a Home” – Crisis, 1996.
In the UK there are 10,459 rough sleepers and 98,750 households in temporary accommodation
Source: Department for Communities and Local Government, 2005
Homelessness costs London £38.9 million a year in lost economic development and costs to its justice and health-care communities, and a much higher toll in human lives
Source: University of Western Ontario, 2003
The estimated cost for one homeless person in the UK to be provided accommodation and other support services is £15,000 per year
Source: Homeless Link UK, 2008
Statistics indicate that 63% of homeless women in the UK have experienced domestic violence and 40% have been sexually abused
Source: Homeless Link, 2007
Source: Homeless Pages, 2004.
The average life expectancy of a Homeless Person in the UK is 42 years, compared to the national average of 74 for men and 79 for women. This is lower than the life expectancy of Ethiopia or the Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Source: “Still Dying for a Home” – Crisis, 1996.
In the UK there are 10,459 rough sleepers and 98,750 households in temporary accommodation
Source: Department for Communities and Local Government, 2005
Homelessness costs London £38.9 million a year in lost economic development and costs to its justice and health-care communities, and a much higher toll in human lives
Source: University of Western Ontario, 2003
The estimated cost for one homeless person in the UK to be provided accommodation and other support services is £15,000 per year
Source: Homeless Link UK, 2008
Statistics indicate that 63% of homeless women in the UK have experienced domestic violence and 40% have been sexually abused
Source: Homeless Link, 2007
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Population
Below Poverty Line
14%
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People
living with HIV/ AIDS 85,000
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Religion Christian (Anglican, Roman
Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist) 71.6%, Muslim 2.7%, Hindu 1%, other 1.6%,
unspecified or none 23.1%
Canada
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History
of country A land
of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing
dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and
technologically, the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor
to the south across the World's longest unfortified border. Canada faces the
political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in
health care, education, social services, and economic competitiveness, as well
as responding to the particular concerns of predominantly francophone Quebec.
Canada also aims to develop its diverse energy resources while maintaining its
commitment to the environment.
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Population
in 2011- 34,300,083
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Population
age 0-14 in 2010
16.3%
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Life
expectancy (females and males, years) 83.6/79.2
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Infant
mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) 4.6
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Unemployment 2011 7.5%
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Homelessness
rates Supporting
Canada’s homeless population costs Canadian Tax Payers CAD$6 billion a year
Source: International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 2008.
Women and Children are the fastest growing group of those who are homeless in Canada
Source: Women’s Housing Advocacy Group, 2003
There are 6,100 homeless people in Ontario
There are 3,365 homeless people in Quebec
Source: www.thamesresearch.org.uk/news-and-views/homelessness-facts-and-figures/
There are 200,000 Homeless people in Canada.
Source: International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 2008
Source: International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 2008.
Women and Children are the fastest growing group of those who are homeless in Canada
Source: Women’s Housing Advocacy Group, 2003
There are 6,100 homeless people in Ontario
There are 3,365 homeless people in Quebec
Source: www.thamesresearch.org.uk/news-and-views/homelessness-facts-and-figures/
There are 200,000 Homeless people in Canada.
Source: International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 2008
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Population
Below Poverty Line 9.4%
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People
living with HIV/ AIDS 68,000
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Religion Roman Catholic 42.6%, Protestant
23.3% (United Church 9.5%, Anglican 6.8%, Baptist 2.4%, Lutheran 2%), other
Christian 4.4%, Muslim 1.9%, other and unspecified 11.8%, none 16%
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