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The population of the UK is approximately 67 million. Roughly what proportion lives in England?

ARoughly half of the total UK population
BAbout two-thirds of the total UK population
CAround five-sixths of the total UK population
DAlmost all of it — about 84%

Explanation

About 84% of the UK's population of approximately 67 million lives in England, making England by far the most densely populated part of the UK.

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