๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Basic Information

Capital
London
Region
Europe / Northern Europe
Population
67,736,802
Area
243,610 kmยฒ
Currencies
British pound (ยฃ)
Languages
English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish Gaelic

About United Kingdom

The United Kingdom boasts a rich and complex history, shaped by centuries of invasion, settlement, and political evolution. From the Roman conquest and Anglo-Saxon kingdoms to the Norman invasion of 1066, the island has been a crossroads of cultures. The development of parliamentary democracy and the rise of the British Empire profoundly impacted global affairs. The Industrial Revolution originated in Britain, transforming its economy and society. Today, the UK continues to play a significant role on the world stage, balancing its historical legacy with modern challenges.

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
GB
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
GBR
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Political Information

System of Government
Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes

Neighboring Countries

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Anglo-Egyptian Sudan
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Baluchistan Agency
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Bechuanaland Protectorate
Bechuanaland Protectorate
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British America
British America
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British Bechuanaland
British Bechuanaland
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British Cameroons
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British Cyprus
British Cyprus
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British Empire
British Empire
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British Hong Kong
British Hong Kong
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British Malaya
British Malaya
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British Mauritius
British Mauritius
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British North America
British North America
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British Raj
British Raj
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British Solomon Islands
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British Somaliland
British Somaliland
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British Swaziland
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British Togoland
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Colonial Trinidad and Tobago
Colonial Trinidad and Tobago
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Colony of Fiji
Colony of Fiji
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Colony of Jamaica
Colony of Jamaica
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Colony of Natal
Colony of Natal
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Colony of New South Wales
Colony of New South Wales
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Colony of New Zealand
Colony of New Zealand
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Colony of Saint Lucia
Colony of Saint Lucia
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Colony of Sierra Leone
Colony of Sierra Leone
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Colony of Singapore
Colony of Singapore
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Commonwealth of England
Commonwealth of England
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Connecticut Colony
Connecticut Colony
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Crown Colony of Malta
Crown Colony of Malta
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Crown Colony of Seychelles
Crown Colony of Seychelles
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Delaware Colony
Delaware Colony
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Demerara-Essequibo
Demerara-Essequibo
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Dominion of British West Florida
Dominion of British West Florida
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Dominion of Ceylon
Dominion of Ceylon
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Dominion of Fiji
Dominion of Fiji
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Dominion of India
Dominion of India
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Dominion of New Zealand
Dominion of New Zealand
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Dominion of Newfoundland
Dominion of Newfoundland
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Dominion of Trinidad and Tobago
Dominion of Trinidad and Tobago
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Dual monarchy of England and France
Dual monarchy of England and France
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Gilbert and Ellice Islands
Gilbert and Ellice Islands
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Glamorgan
Glamorgan
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Gold Coast (British colony)
Gold Coast (British colony)
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Guyana (1966โ€“1970)
Guyana (1966โ€“1970)
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Kingdom of Ceredigion
Kingdom of Ceredigion
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