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United Kingdom

Europe
Capital
London
Population
68,682,962
Area
242,495 km²
Currency
British Pound Sterling (GBP)
Phone Code
+44
ISO Codes
GB / GBR
ISO numeric
826
Internet domain
.uk
Timezone
UTC
Religion
Christianity

About United Kingdom

The United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Home to Buckingham Palace, Shakespeare, the Beatles, and the world's oldest parliamentary democracy.

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Languages

English

United Kingdom in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density283 people per km²
rank 32 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population0.849 %
world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Europe9.2% of its people, 1.1% of its land area
Area in square miles93,628
1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in sizeUganda (241,550 km²)
Closest in populationTanzania (66,617,606 people)

Who else uses GBP?

United Kingdom is the only country in our list that uses GBP.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 68,682,962 people.
What currency does United Kingdom use?
The currency of United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP).
What languages are spoken in United Kingdom?
The official or major languages of United Kingdom are English.

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