United Kingdom
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: United Kingdom. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Capital
- London
- Coordinates of the capital
- 51.51° N, 0.13° W
- Area
- 242,900 km²
- Official languages
- English
- Currency
- British Pound
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- GB
On the map
This country is located in Europe, in the region "Northern Europe". It has access to the sea. This country shares a land border with only one country: Ireland.
Its capital is London. Its area is about 242,900 km². By area, this country ranks 78 out of 193 in the world and 11 out of 44 in Europe. Official language: English. Currency: British Pound.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Dublin (Ireland).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- United Kingdom: what is the capital?
- Its capital is London.
- United Kingdom: which countries does it border?
- This country shares a land border with only one country: Ireland.
- United Kingdom: what are the official languages?
- Official language: English.
- United Kingdom: what is the currency?
- Currency: British Pound.
- United Kingdom: what is the area?
- Its area is about 242,900 km². By area, this country ranks 78 out of 193 in the world and 11 out of 44 in Europe.
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