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United Kingdom: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about United Kingdom: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- London
- Population
- 69.5 million
- Area
- 242,900 km²
- Currency
- British Pound (£)
#22 by population · #78 by area · #5 economy in the world · #31 by population density
Population and society
Population of gb, 1960–2025. From 52.4 million in 1960 to 69.5 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 286 per km² (rank 31 of 194)
- Urban population
- 83.3% (2025)
- Under 15
- 17% (2025)
- Over 65
- 19.7% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 1.55 (2024)
- Internet users
- 95.5% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $4.0T (rank 5 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 4.7% (2025)
- Inflation
- 3.9% (2025)
- Forests
- 13.5% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 4.2 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- -2.75 m (Holme Fen)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- God Save the King
- Official name
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Motto
- Dieu et mon droit (French)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Coat of arms (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons).
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Practical facts
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +44
- Internet domain
- .uk
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zone
- UTC+0, with summer time
- Demonym
- British
Geography
- Continent
- Europe
- Neighbouring countries
- Ireland
- Highest point
- Ben Nevis (1,345 m)
- Largest city
- London, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary monarchy
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $57,602 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 81.4 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.946 (rank 13 of 193)
Regions in figures
| Flags | Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands | — | 4,934,939 (2022) | 15,811 | |
| East of England | Cambridge | 6,398,497 (2022) | 19,120 | |
| London | — | 8,899,375 (2018) | 1,569 | |
| North East | Newcastle upon Tyne | 2,683,040 (2022) | 8,592 | |
| North West | — | 7,516,113 (2022) | 14,165 | |
| Northern Ireland | Belfast | 1,903,200 (2021) | 14,130 | |
 | Scotland | Edinburgh | 5,404,700 (2016) | 78,782 |
| South East | — | 9,379,833 (2022) | 19,096 | |
| South West | Bristol | 5,764,881 (2022) | 23,829 | |
 | Wales | Cardiff | 3,131,640 (2022) | 21,218 |
| West Midlands | Birmingham | 6,021,653 (2022) | 13,004 | |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | — | 5,541,262 (2022) | 15,420 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Its flags over time
United Kingdom · 1707–1800- United Kingdom · 1801–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
London
How many people live in the United Kingdom?
69.5 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in the United Kingdom?
British Pound
What is the official language of the United Kingdom?
English
What is the calling code of the United Kingdom?
+44
Which countries border the United Kingdom?
Ireland
What is the highest point of the United Kingdom?
Ben Nevis (1,345 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.