population: 62,008,048 economy: Free Market relations with the US: diplomatic language: English religion: Christianity, Islam, Hinduis, Sikhism, Judaism. traditions and customs: Wedding customs and superstitions, Costumes, family gatherings, Rugby. natural resources: Coal, oil, natural gas, tin, limestone, iron ore, salt, clay, chalk, gypsum, lead, silica. government: Unitary parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy famous people: William Shakespeare, Henry Purcell, Sir Winston Churchill, Charles Darwin, Queen Elizabeth I.