United Kingdom: flag, capital and key facts
The United Kingdom is a country in Europe whose capital is London. It covers 243,610 km², making it the 78th largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 67,215,293, 22nd in the world. Its only land neighbour is Ireland. Official currency: Pound sterling (GBP).
Key facts about the United Kingdom
| Capital | London |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 67,215,293 (rank 22) |
| Land area | 243,610 km² (rank 78) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (GBP) |
| GDP per capita | 49,200 USD |
| Main languages | English, Welsh |
| ISO 3166-1 code | GB |
Which countries border the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom shares a land border with 1 countries:
- Ireland — capital Dublin
Play with the United Kingdom on Flagdle
The United Kingdom is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “London” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.