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Distribution of the population
Study note
The population of the UK is not spread evenly. England has by far the largest share, with around five-sixths of the people. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland together make up the rest.
Memory tip: Most people live in England; Scotland, Wales and NI have much smaller shares.
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Which UK nation has by far the largest share of the population?
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