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Next United Kingdom general election information - Search.com (1448 words) |
 | The previous election in the UK was the general election of 2005 held on 5 May, 2005. |
 | It is possible that it may be held on June 11, 2009 in order to coincide with elections to the European Parliament; combining elections dates is a common practice in the UK with the intention of reducing costs and increasing turnout. |
 | In England, the elections for County Councils are on a four-year cycle and are set for 2009. |
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 | The United Kingdom is bordered to the south by the English Channel, which separates it from continental Europe, to the east by the North Sea, and to the west by the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean; the only land border is between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. |
 | The climate of the United Kingdom is mild relative to its latitude. |
 | The United Kingdom is one of the most urbanized of the world’s larger nations: about 89 per cent of the population lives in cities and towns. |