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United Kingdom

United Kingdom belongs to Europe. The capital city is London.

CapitalLondon
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyBritish pound
Population69.3M

Key Facts

RegionNorthern Europe / British Isles
GovernmentConstitutional parliamentary monarchy
IndependenceAncient (Acts of Union 1707)
Area242,495 km2
Population density279/km2
Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
Calling code+44
Drives onLeft

Quick View

HDI
0.940
Safety index
60.7
Internet access
97%
Life expectancy
81.3

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Ben Nevis1,345 m
Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa1,085 m
Scafell Pike978 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity59%
  • No religion36%
  • Islam4%
  • Other1%

Why Visit

LondonWorld-class museums, royal palaces and a global cultural hub in one city.
Scottish HighlandsDramatic glens, lochs, whisky distilleries and castles in wild scenery.
Shakespeare CountryStratford-upon-Avon, the Globe Theatre and 400 years of living dramatic tradition.
Lake DistrictRomantic fells and lakes that inspired Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.
Afternoon TeaA tradition of sandwiches, scones and tiered cakes that defines British culture.

Top 3 Cities by Population

London
9.0M
Birmingham
1.1M
Manchester
553k

Climate Overview

5CJan avg.
17CJul avg.
900 mmYearly rainfall
Oceanic / Temperate (mild, cloudy)Climate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyBritish pound
Official languageEnglish
National dayNo official national day
Electricity230V, Type G