United Kingdom — Country Facts & Profile
Northern Europe, Europe
United Kingdom is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. With a population of 69,281,437 and an area of 244,376 km², the capital city is London. It ranks #20 in the world by population. The official language is English. The national currency is the British pound (£ GBP).
Quick Facts
Economy
United Kingdom has a GDP per capita of $53,246, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Geography
United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe at coordinates 54.00°N, 2.00°W. It shares borders with 1 country. Total land area: 244,376 km² (94,354 mi²). Population density: 284 people per km². The highest point is Ben Nevis at 1,345 m.
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Travel & Living
Key indicators for visiting or living in United Kingdom.
Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in United Kingdom, including White City Stadium with a capacity of 93,000 seats.
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UNESCO World Heritage
United Kingdom is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.
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World Heritage Sites
Cities in United Kingdom
States & Regions
Frequently Asked Questions about United Kingdom
- 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 approximately 69,281,437 people.
- What continent is United Kingdom in?
- United Kingdom is located in Europe, in the Northern Europe subregion.
- Where is United Kingdom located?
- United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe, Europe, at coordinates 54.0°N, 2.0°W.
- What currency does United Kingdom use?
- United Kingdom uses the British pound (£ GBP).
- What is the capital and currency of United Kingdom?
- The capital of United Kingdom is London and the currency is the British pound (GBP).
- What language is spoken in United Kingdom?
- The official language of United Kingdom is English.
- What is the area of United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom covers a total area of 244,376 km² (94,354 square miles).
- How large is United Kingdom in square miles?
- United Kingdom has a total area of approximately 94,354 square miles (244,376 km²).
- What is the population density of United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom has a population density of approximately 284 people per km².
- Is United Kingdom an independent country?
- Yes, United Kingdom is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does United Kingdom border?
- United Kingdom shares land borders with 1 country.
- What is the GDP per capita of United Kingdom?
- The GDP per capita of United Kingdom is approximately $53,246.
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does United Kingdom have?
- United Kingdom has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- What countries border United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom shares land borders with: Ireland.
- What is the country calling code for United Kingdom?
- The international calling code for United Kingdom is +44. To call United Kingdom from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +44 and the local number.
- What time zone is United Kingdom in?
- United Kingdom spans 9 time zones: UTC-08:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-02:00, UTC, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00, UTC+06:00.
- What is the highest point in United Kingdom?
- The highest point in United Kingdom is Ben Nevis at 1,345 m (4,413 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of United Kingdom?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of United Kingdom is approximately $49,470 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in United Kingdom?
- The average internet speed in United Kingdom is 157 Mbps, which is considered very fast by global standards.