United Kingdom Country Information

Country information

Great Britain shares land borders with Scotland  to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, while the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separate it from continental Europe.

The UK also includes over 100 smaller islands such as the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight.

• Capital: London
• Population: 62 million
• Official Language: English
• Currency: British Pound (GBP)
• Train operator: ATOC (Association of Train Operating Companies)
• Time Zone: GMT
• Calling Code: +44
• Internet TLD: .co.uk
• Drives on left
• Anthem: "God Save the Queen"

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