London has a total area of 1,583 sq km with almost 9 million people of diverse origin and culture, speaking more than 300 languages. The gap between rich and poor is well documented, affecting many aspects of life include housing and health

The dramatic coastline of Hoy greets visitors travelling to Orkney by ferry from the Scottish mainland. The island has about 420 inhabitants living on its 55.3 sq miles. Statistically the population can be considered ageing which may be a reason for the relatively low unemployment. It is generally considered to be a place with a good quality of life.

Nunavut, founded in 1999 is the most northern and least populous territory of Canada with about 32,000 residents who are mostly Inuit (they have lived in this vast region of 1,750,000sq km continuously for more than 4000 years). Birth rates are significantly higher than the Canadian average (as are the proportion of people aged under 25).Suicide rates are high and alcoholism rife.