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United Kingdom

Northern Europe, Europe

English

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. The official language is English. The national currency is the British pound (£ GBP).

Quick Facts

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London
Capital
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69,281,437
Population
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244,376 km²
Area
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£ GBP
Currency
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+44
Dial Code
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.uk
TLD

Economy

United Kingdom has a GDP per capita of $53,246, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$53,246
GNI per Capita$49,470

Geography

United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe at coordinates 54.00°N, 2.00°W. It shares borders with 1 country. The highest point is Ben Nevis at 1,345 m.

ContinentEurope
Coordinates54.00°N, 2.00°W
🏔️ Highest PointBen Nevis
1,345 m
🏞️ Longest RiverRiver Severn
354 km
TimezonesUTC-08:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-02:00, UTC, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00, UTC+06:00
BordersIRL

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in United Kingdom, including White City Stadium with a capacity of 93,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumWhite City Stadium
93,000 seats

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 currency does United Kingdom use?
United Kingdom uses 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.
What is the GDP per capita of United Kingdom?
The GDP per capita of United Kingdom is approximately $53,246.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)