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Country overview

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(Last updated: 7 Apr 2012)

Country facts

Capital city: London
Surface area: 243,000 sq km
Population: 62.2 million
Official language(s): English
Head of State: H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Head of Government: Prime Minister The Rt. Hon. David Cameron
Australian exports to the UK: A$6,582 million
Australian imports from the UK: A$5,985 million
The UK's principal export destinations: USA, Germany, Netherlands
The UK's principal import sources: Germany, China, USA

(Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country economic fact sheet)
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Economic climate

For the latest key economic indicators and statistics, please see the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade country economic fact sheet.
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Political climate

The UK has a stable parliamentary democracy, and is a constitutional monarchy, with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state.

While they are considered to be one country (and known collectively as the UK), Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have devolved governments, but also elect representatives to the House of Commons in London. Scotland has separate powers for education, health, justice and finance.
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Trade relations and statistics

As member of the European Union (EU), the UK enjoys freedom of movement of goods with other member countries, and the harmonisation of trade standards.

Please see the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade country economic fact sheet for key trade statistics.
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Bribery of foreign public officials

Bribery of foreign public officials is a crime. Australian individuals and companies can be prosecuted in Australia for bribing foreign officials when overseas.

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From European Commission Trade
  1. On 15 June 2012, Regulation 388/2012 shall enter into force. This Regulation amends annex I of Regulation 428/2009 and shall reflect decisions taken in 2009 and 2010 by the international export control regimes such as the Australia group, the Nuclear Suppliers’ group, the Missile technology control regime and the Wassenaar arrangement
  2. EU's first Economic Partnership Agreement with an African region goes live
  3. European Commission officially referred ACTA to the European Court of Justice
  4. Montenegro and Samoa became WTO's members
  5. New EU regulation on food additives specifications

2012 in London

For details on how Australian companies can become involved in the 2012 Games in London, please view our 'Getting involved in 2012' overview.

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government. For more information, go to the AusNCP website.

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