| Latitude and Longitude |
53º 00' N, 1º 00' W |
| Area |
242495 km2 |
| Capital |
London |
| Time Zone |
UTC |
| Official Name |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| Currency |
British Pound (GBP) |
| Government |
Parliamentary Monarchy |
| Legislature |
Bicameral |
| Population |
60943912 |
| Independence Date |
None |
| International Dialing Code |
44 |
| ISO Code alpha-3 |
GB |
| ISO Code alpha-2 |
GBR |
| GDP per Capita (PPP) |
$35,000.00 |
| Climate Type |
Temperate Maritime |
| Major Language(s) |
English, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh |
| Major Ethnic Groups |
black, Indian, Pakistani, White (English, Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish), |
| Major Religious Groups |
Christian (Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic), Hindu, Muslim |
| Administrative Divisions |
England: 34 Non-metropolitan Counties, 32 London Boroughs, 1 City of London, 36 Metropolitan Counties, 46 Unitary Authorities; Northern Ireland: 26 District Councils; Scotland: 32 Unitary Authorities |
| Neighbouring Countries |
Ireland |
| Major Industries |
Iron and Steel, Heavy manufacturing, Automotive, Electronics, Metal works, Timber products, Textile, Consumer durables, Motor vehicles, Electric power equipment |
| Natural Resources |
Coal, Gold, Gypsum, Iron ore, Lead, Limestone, Natural gas, Oil, Tin, Tungsten, Zinc, Clay, Cultivable land |
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