United Kingdom: flag, capital and facts
United Kingdom is a country in Northern Europe (Europe). Its capital is London. Population — 69,226,000. Area — 242,900 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of United Kingdom
The Union Jack: three crosses of three countries in one flag.
The capital of United Kingdom — London
London is the capital of United Kingdom. London is famous for its red double-decker buses.
Facts about United Kingdom
- Official name
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Capital
- London
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Population
- 69,226,000
- Area
- 242,900 km²
- Currency
- GBP (£)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 54°, -2°
How to remember the name
The nameThe United Kingdom is the land of Big Ben and the king.
Did you know?
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell, not the tower itself.
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