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Author: Ontheworldmap.com
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About The United Kingdom (UK)
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, for short known as Britain, UK and the United Kingdom, located in western Europe. It is an island a shape of which reminds of a rabbit. The UK is surrounded by Atlantic Ocean, Celtic Sea to the south-southwest, the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. The Irish Sea separates Ireland and Great Britain. There are four countries in the UK: Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.
London is the capital and largest city in UK. It is one of the most important global cities. London is the financial center recognized not just in UK but across the world.
UK has a very good and stable economy. It’s currency is British pound which is stronger than Euro or US dollar.
English is the official and national language which speaks not just UK but the whole world. Recognised regional languages are Irish, Cornish, Scottish Gaelic, Scots, Welsh and Ulster Scots.
Since 1952 and up till now The Head of State is Queen Elizabeth II. Elizabeth II is not just the monarch of the United Kingdom but also of 16 sovereign states. The Royal Family lives in London.
The Facts:
| Flag: | |
| Capital: | London |
| Area: | 94,060 sq mi (243,610 sq km) |
| Population: | ~ 67,000,000 |
| Official language: | English |
| Religion: | 52% None 13.7% Church of England 8.7% Catholic Church 13.2% Other Christian 6.7% Islam 3.6% Other religions |
| Ethnic groups: | 87.1% White 7.0% Asian 3.0% Black 2.0% Mixed |
| Currency: | Pound sterling (£) (GBP) |
| Driving side: | left |
| Calling code: | +44 |
| Internet TLD: | .uk |
| Time zone: | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time, WET) Summer (DST) UTC+1 (British Summer Time, WEST) |
| Official government website: | www.gov.uk |
| Official website of the British Monarchy: | www.royal.uk |
| Official tourism website: | www.visitbritain.com |
Google Map of the United Kingdom
List of Largest Cities in the United Kingdom
Other major cities and towns in the United Kingdom
The Best Coastal Towns in the United Kingdom: Porthmadog, Tynemouth, Southwold, New Brighton, Dungeness, Whitstable, Falmouth, Hastings, Aberystwyth, Gardenstown, Shanklin, Tenby, Pittenweem, Lochinver, Mawgan Porth, Folkestone, Portmeirion, Bournemouth, Salcombe, Margate.
Main sights in the United Kingdom: Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Stonehenge, Canterbury Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, Windsor Castle, Roman Baths (Bath), British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, Warwick Castle, The Beatles at the Cavern Club, St Paul's Cathedral, Royal Botanic Gardens, Eden Project, Royal Museums Greenwich, Hadrian's Wall, Scott Monument, Loch Ness, Caernarfon Castle.
Countries of the United Kingdom
| Flag | Country | Capital | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | London | 50,301sqmi (130,279sqkm) | 56,500,000 | |
| Scotland | Edinburgh | 30,090sqmi (77,933sqkm) | 5,435,000 | |
| Wales | Cardiff | 8,023sqmi (20,779sqkm) | 3,265,000 | |
| none | Northern Ireland | Belfast | 5,456sqmi (14,130sqkm) | 1,900,000 |
Crown Dependencies
| Crown Dependency | Capital | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailiwick of Guernsey | St. Peter Port | 30sqmi (78sqkm) | 67,334 |
| Bailiwick of Jersey | Saint Helier | 46sqmi (118sqkm) | 107,800 |
| Isle of Man | Douglas | 221sqmi (572sqkm) | 83,314 |
British Overseas Territories
| Territory | Capital | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anguilla | The Valley | 35sqmi (91sqkm) | 14,900 |
| Bermuda | Hamilton | 21sqmi (54sqkm) | 62,500 |
| British Antarctic Territory | Rothera | 660,000sqmi (1,709,400sqkm) | 0 (non-permanent) |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia | 23sqmi (60sqkm) | 0 (non-permanent) |
| British Virgin Islands | Road Town | 59sqmi (153sqkm) | 31,800 |
| Cayman Islands | George Town | 102sqmi (264sqkm) | 78,600 |
| Falkland Islands | Stanley | 4,700sqmi (12,173sqkm) | 3,400 |
| Gibraltar | Gibraltar | 2.5sqmi (6.5sqkm) | 33,700 |
| Montserrat | Plymouth (de jure), Brades (de facto), Little Bay (under construction) | 39sqmi (101sqkm) | 5,300 |
| Pitcairn Islands | Adamstown | 18sqmi (47sqkm) | 50 |
| Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | Jamestown | 162sqmi (420sqkm) | 5,650 |
| South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | King Edward Point | 1,507sqmi (3,903sqkm) | 0 (non-permanent) |
| Akrotiri and Dhekelia | Episkopi Cantonment | 98sqmi (255sqkm) | 7,700 |
| Turks and Caicos | co*ckburn Town | 366sqmi (948sqkm) | 38,200 |
Commonwealth realm
Geography of the United Kingdom
Bordering Countries: Republic of Ireland, France (maritime border), Belgium (maritime border), Netherlands (maritime border).
Seas and Oceans: Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, English Channel, Celtic Sea, and Irish Sea.
The Largest islands of the United Kingdom by area: Great Britain, Ireland, Lewis and Harris, Isle of Skye, Shetland Islands, Isle of Mull, Anglesey, Islay, Isle of Man, Orkney Islands, Isle of Arran, Isle of Wight, Jura, South Uist, North Uist, Yell, Hoy, Isle of Bute, Unst, Rùm, Isle of Sheppey, Benbecula, Tiree, Coll, Raasay, Barra, Sanday.
Longest rivers of the United Kingdom: River Severn, River Thames, River Trent, River Wye, River Great Ouse, River Ure, River Ouse, River Tay, River Clyde, River Spey, River Nene, River Bann, River Tweed, River Avon, River Eden, River Dee, River Witham, River Teme, River Don, River Foyle, River Usk, River Teifi, River Tywi, River Ribble.
The Largest Lakes of the United Kingdom by area: Lough Neagh, Lower Lough Erne, Loch Lomond, Loch Ness, Upper Lough Erne, Loch Awe, Loch Maree, Loch Morar, Loch Tay, Loch Shin.
Mountains of the United Kingdom: Ben Nevis (1,345m),Ben Macdui (1,309m),Cairn Gorm (1,245m),Aonach Beag (1,234m),Ben Lawers (1,214m),Bidean nam Bian (1,150m),Buachaille Etive Mor (1,021m),Scafell Pike (978m),Ben Lomond (974m),Helvellyn (950m),Foel Fras (944m),Ruadh Stac Mor (919m),Tryfan (915m),Aran Fawddwy (905m),Cader Idris (893m),The Cobbler (884m),Moel Siabod (872m),Blencathra (868m),Great Dun Fell (842m),The Cheviot (815m),Suilven (731m).
Last Updated: December 27, 2023
