United Kingdom
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Region
Europe • Northern Europe
Capital
London
The flag of the United Kingdom — the Union Jack — has a blue field. It features the white-edged red cross of Saint George superimposed on the diagonal red cross of Saint Patrick which is superimposed on the diagonal white cross of Saint Andrew.
About United Kingdom
United Kingdom is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Northern Europe region. Its capital city is London. With a population of 67,215,293, it ranks among the highly populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 242,900 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 276.72 people per square kilometer, it is moderately populated.
The official language of United Kingdom is English, .
The currency used in United Kingdom is the British pound (£), .
United Kingdom is a member of the United Nations.
In United Kingdom, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
The country spans across 9 different time zones, from UTC-08:00 to UTC+06:00 time zones.
United Kingdom shares its borders with 1 country: Ireland, .
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: London
- Continent: Europe
- Native Name: United Kingdom
- Demonym: British
- Top Level Domain: .uk
- Calling Code: +44
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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