United Kingdom Fast Facts

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UK Flag

United Kingdom Flag
United Kingdom Flag

Location

Western Europe.

Capital and Coordinates

London 51°30′N 0°7′W

Area

Total: 243,610 sq km

Language

Official Language : English
Recognized Regional Languages: Irish, Ulster Scots, Scottish Gaelic , Scots, Welsh, Cornish.

Population

62,348,447 (July 2010 est.)

Religion

Christian 71.6%, Muslim 2.7%, Hindu 1%, other 1.6%, unspecified or none 23.1% (2001 census)

Currency

GBP - Pound sterling
Symbol     £

Calling code

+44

Time Zone

Winter: GMT - Summer: GMT +1

Electricity

230 volts, 50Hz. Flat three-pin plugs are standard.

Internet TLD

.uk

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