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United Kingdom is a country in Europe. Its capital city is London. It has a population of around 66,460,344 people. The main language is English and the official currency is the British pound. It shares land borders with 1 country.
United Kingdom is a country in Europe. Its capital is London. It has a population of 66,460,344, bordering 1 country. The official language is English. The official currency is the British pound. Where is United Kingdom?
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United Kingdom at a glance
Capital London
Population 66.5M
Currency British pound
Language English
Continent Europe
Coastline Yes The flag of United Kingdom This is the national flag of United Kingdom. Learn to spot it in a timed challenge — see a flag, pick the country, beat the clock.
Play Guess the Flag → Frequently asked questions about United Kingdom What is the capital of United Kingdom? The capital of United Kingdom is London.
What continent is United Kingdom in? United Kingdom is located in Europe.
What is the population of United Kingdom? United Kingdom has a population of approximately 66,460,344 people.
What is the currency of United Kingdom? The official currency of United Kingdom is the British pound.
What language is spoken in United Kingdom? The main language spoken in United Kingdom is English.
What is the flag of United Kingdom? United Kingdom's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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