United Kingdom
An island nation off Europe's coast whose empire, engines and English once spanned the globe. The UK stitches together England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland under one crown.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
The Union Jack combines three crosses on a blue field: the red cross of St George for England, the white diagonal saltire of St Andrew for Scotland, and the red saltire of St Patrick for Ireland, layered together to represent the union.
United Kingdom FACTS â—¢
| Capital | London |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 67,326,569 |
| Area | 242,495 km² |
| Population density | 278 /km² |
| Currency | Pound sterling (GBP) £ |
| Official language | English |
| Calling code | +44 |
| Internet TLD | .uk |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | GB / GBR |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It's made up of four nations: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- The Industrial Revolution began here in the 18th century, reshaping how the whole world works.
- London's Underground, opened in 1863, was the world's first underground passenger railway.
- It has no single written constitution, relying instead on centuries of accumulated law and convention.
United Kingdom FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of United Kingdom?
The capital of United Kingdom is London.
What is the population of United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has a population of about 67,326,569.
What currency does United Kingdom use?
United Kingdom uses the Pound sterling (GBP).
What languages are spoken in United Kingdom?
The official language of United Kingdom is English.
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