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Difficulty: MediumEthnic Diversity

Official census data highlights that the United Kingdom's ethnic minority population is most concentrated in London and other large cities. In contrast, which of these areas is identified as having a significantly lower proportion of residents from ethnic minority backgrounds?

  1. South-west EnglandAnswer
  2. B
    The West Midlands
  3. C
    Greater London
  4. D
    The North West

Answer

South-west England is the area identified as having a significantly lower proportion of residents from ethnic minority backgrounds compared to major urban centers.
The correct answer is the region of South-west England because official census data specifically lists it, alongside Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as having lower proportions of people from ethnic minority backgrounds compared to the high concentrations found in London and other major cities.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical distribution of ethnic minorities in the UK based on census data.
Ethnic minority groups are concentrated in large cities and London.
This is a primary demographic finding in the official 'Life in the UK' materials.
2
Determine which regions have lower proportions of these groups.
South-west England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are explicitly mentioned as having lower proportions.
The handbook contrasts the high urban concentration in England with these specific regions and nations.

Key Concept

The geographical distribution of ethnic minority groups in the UK is uneven, with heavy concentration in London and large cities, and lower proportions in rural or specific regional areas like the South West.
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