United Kingdom
Vereinigtes Königreich
United Kingdom is in Europe. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
Borders: Ireland
- Capital
- London
- Region
- Europe
- Subregion
- Nordeuropa
- Area
- 242,900 km²
- Population
- 69,487,000
- Language
- English
- Neighbours
- Ireland
Did you know?
- Geography
The United Kingdom consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- History
There is no single written constitution — constitutional law is spread across statutes, court rulings and conventions.
- Oddities
The monarch formally owns all unmarked mute swans in open waters.
- History
Until 1971 Britain did not use decimal currency: a pound had 20 shillings of 12 pence each.
- Language
The Welsh village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch has one of the world’s longest place names.
Frequently asked questions about United Kingdom
London is the capital of United Kingdom.
United Kingdom is in Europe.
United Kingdom has about 69,487,000 inhabitants.
United Kingdom covers about 242,900 km².
In United Kingdom people speak English.
United Kingdom borders: Ireland.