Geography
United Kingdom is in Northern Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 54, -2; it has Ireland.
Neighboring countries: Ireland
Europe
United Kingdom
United Kingdom is a country in Northern Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- London
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Population
- 69.3 million
- Area
- 244,376 km²
- Currency
- British pound (GBP)
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +44
- Internet TLD
- .uk
- Time zone
- UTC-08:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-02:00, UTC, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00, UTC+06:00
United Kingdom map preview: 54.00, -2.00
People and Culture
United Kingdom uses English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in United Kingdom varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
United Kingdom is recorded with the official name United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- London
- Northern Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: London
- Time zone data: UTC-08:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-02:00, UTC, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00, UTC+06:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- United Kingdom is grouped under Europe.
- United Kingdom has a listed area of 244,376 km².
- United Kingdom is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about United Kingdom
What is the capital of United Kingdom?
The capital of United Kingdom is London.
What continent is United Kingdom in?
United Kingdom is in Europe.
What currency does United Kingdom use?
United Kingdom uses the British pound.
What language is spoken in United Kingdom?
English is listed for United Kingdom in this database.