United Kingdom 🇬🇧
United Kingdom 🇬🇧: capital London, population 67 million, located in Europe. Currency: Pound Sterling (£). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: London
- Population: 67 million
- Continent: Europe
- Language: English
- Currency: Pound Sterling (£)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Area: 242,900 km² (93,784 sq mi)
- Region: Northern Europe
- Has a coastline
- People: British
- Internet domain: .uk
Fun Facts About United Kingdom
- The Industrial Revolution started here.
- English, the world's most spoken language, originated here.
- Has a royal family that has reigned for over 1,000 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Kingdom known for?
United Kingdom is known for several things — The Industrial Revolution started here; English, the world's most spoken language, originated here; Has a royal family that has reigned for over 1,000 years.
How big is United Kingdom?
United Kingdom covers about 242,900 square kilometers (93,784 square miles), in the Northern Europe region.
Is United Kingdom landlocked?
No. United Kingdom has a coastline and shares land borders with 1 neighboring country.
What are people from United Kingdom called?
People from United Kingdom are called British.
What is the capital of United Kingdom?
The capital of United Kingdom is London.
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