United Kingdom
- United Kingdom (U.K.) is an Island country in western Europe in the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It comprises of:
- Great Britain – England, Scotland, and Wales.
- Northern Ireland.
Interesting Facts about United Kingdom
- It is the largest island in Europe and the 8th largest in the world.
- If you reach your 100th birthday in the UK, you get a personalized card from the queen.
- No location in the UK is further away from the sea than 125 km or 77 miles!
- In the UK, All horses, ponies, and donkeys must have horse passports.
General Information
- The total area of the United Kingdom is about 245,000 square kilometers (94,500 square miles).
- The U.K. is a constitutional monarchy with two legislative houses.
- Its chief of state is the sovereign, and the head of government is the prime minister.
- The early pre-Roman inhabitants of Britain were Celtic-speaking peoples.
- They include the Brythonic people of Wales, the Picts of Scotland, and the Britons of Britain.
- Christianity began to flourish in the 6th century.
- In 1707, England and Scotland assented to the Act of Union, forming the kingdom of Great Britain.
- In 1914, The U.K. entered World War I allied with France and Russia.
- In 1939, The U.K. entered World War II.
Quick Facts & Data
- Area: 93,788 sq mi (242,910 sq km).
- Population (2005 est.): 60,020,000.
- Capital: London.
- Languages: English (official); also Welsh, Scottish Gaelic.
- Religions: Christianity; also Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism.
- Currency: pound sterling.
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