United Kingdom
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. Its capital is London, home to roughly 66,460,344 people across 242,900 km² of land.
Where is United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is in Northern Europe, Europe, bordering Ireland. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.
Key facts
- Capital
- London
- Continent
- Europe
- Subregion
- Northern Europe
- Population
- 66,460,344
- Land area
- 242,900 km²
- ISO codes
- GB / GBR
- Languages
- English
- Coastline
- Has a coastline
- Currency
- British pound (GBP)
- Calling code
- +44
- Internet domain
- .uk
How United Kingdom compares
United Kingdom ranks 22nd of 194 countries on this site by population and 78th by land area — roughly 0.9% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 4th of 45 by population and 11th by area. It has a coastline. It shares a land border with 1 other country.
Flag of United Kingdom: colours
A pixel-accurate scan of the United Kingdom flag breaks down as 42.7% red, 36.2% white and 21.1% blue.
Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.
Did you know?
- The Industrial Revolution began in Britain, transforming manufacturing, transport, and the modern economy.
- Shakespeare's plays and the Beatles' music are among Britain's most enduring cultural exports.
- Stonehenge, a prehistoric stone circle on Salisbury Plain, still puzzles archaeologists and draws pilgrims.
- The United Kingdom has no single written constitution — governance relies on statutes and centuries of convention.
- Afternoon tea — scones, sandwiches, and a pot of tea — remains a cherished British ritual.
Bordering countries
IrelandUnited Kingdom: frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of United Kingdom?
- The capital of United Kingdom is London.
- What continent is United Kingdom in?
- United Kingdom is in Europe, specifically the Northern Europe subregion.
- What is the population of United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom has a population of roughly 66,460,344 people, across a land area of 242,900 km².
- What language is spoken in United Kingdom?
- The main language of United Kingdom is English.
- Which countries border United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom shares a land border with 1 country: Ireland.
Practice with geography games
Studying United Kingdom is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.
- Flag Pie Chart Game
The flag pie chart game: guess the country from a pie chart of its flag's exact colour percentages — no symbols, just hues. Unlimited free rounds, six tries each, with continent, capital, and blurred-flag hints.
- Flag Reveal — Blurred Flag Game
A national flag starts heavily blurred and sharpens second by second. Name the country before time runs out — four difficulty levels, unlimited free rounds, scored by speed.
- Guess the Capital — Capital Cities Quiz
See a country name and its flag — name the capital city in six tries. Hints reveal the first letter, subregion, language, and more. All 194 countries, free and unlimited.
- Country from Capital — Reverse Capital Quiz
Work backwards: a capital city is shown and you name the country it belongs to. Six tries with continent, population, blurred-flag, and subregion hints. All 194 countries, free.