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United Kingdom
- Location
Location Description
Western Europe, islands between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, north of France
- Continent
- Europe
- Bordering Country
- Ireland
- Independent
- Yes
- Flag
Flag Description
The flag of this country — the Union Jack — has a blue field. It features the white-edged red cross of Saint George superimposed on the diagonal red cross of Saint Patrick which is superimposed on the diagonal white cross of Saint Andrew.
- Capital
- London
- Language
- English
- Currency
- (pound)
- Size
- 94,354 sq mi (244,376 sq km) — 81st largest
- Total Population
- 69,281,437 people — 20th largest
- Population Density
- 734 people per sq mi (284 people per sq km) — 50th largest
- Fun Facts
- Its currency is the oldest in the world to be in continuous use since its inception
- Requires paying for a license to watch television in order to fund its public broadcasting