The flag of the United Kingdom — the Union Jack — has a blue field. It features the white-edged red cross of Saint George superimposed on the diagonal red cross of Saint Patrick which is superimposed on the diagonal white cross of Saint Andrew.

United Kingdom

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

People: British

🏛️CapitalLondon
💰CurrencyBritish pound (£)
🗣️LanguageEnglish
📞Dialling Code+44
🌍RegionNorthern Europe
👥Population69,281,437

The United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and London remains one of the world's leading financial and cultural capitals. United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe and has a population of around 69.3 million. Its capital city is London, and the most widely spoken official language is English.

United Kingdom — key facts at a glance

Official NameUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Capital CityLondon
ContinentEurope
RegionNorthern Europe
Population69,281,437
Area244,376 km²
CurrencyBritish pound (GBP) £
Official LanguageEnglish
Dialling Code+44
Internet TLD.uk
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
Drives on theLeft side
Emergency Number999 (or 112)
ISO CodeGB / GBR
BordersIreland

Travelling to United Kingdom?

Driving side: Left
Emergency number: 999 (or 112)
Calling from abroad: +44 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about United Kingdom

What is the capital of United Kingdom?

The capital of United Kingdom is London.

What currency does United Kingdom use?

United Kingdom uses the British pound (GBP, symbol: £).

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language of United Kingdom is English.

What is the dialling code for United Kingdom?

The international dialling code for United Kingdom is +44.

What side of the road does United Kingdom drive on?

United Kingdom drives on the left-hand side of the road.

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