Facts

Facts about
about United
United
Kingdom?
Kingdom?
By:
NITIN RAWAL
 Where is United
Kingdom?
 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland is a country located off
the north-western coast of continental
Europe.
 The country consists of the island of
Great Britain, the north-eastern part of
the island of Ireland and many other
smaller islands.
What is the capital of United Kingdom?

 London is the capital city of the United

Kingdom.
 Covering an area of 607 square miles, it is
the largest metropolitan area in the
United Kingdom.
 It is located on the River Thames. 
How big is United Kingdom?

 The United Kingdom covers

a total area of 94,060
square miles.
 The country has a coastline
of 11,073 miles.
 As estimated in 2010, the
country had a population of
62,262,000.
 What are the ethnic
groups in United Kingdom?
o The majority of the population of the
United Kingdom is composed of whites.
o The minority ethnic groups in the country
include South Asians, Blacks, and Chinese.
What are the administrative divisions of
United Kingdom?

• The United Kingdom comprises four

countries: England, Northern Ireland,
Scotland and Wales; and fourteen
overseas territories.
• Each country has its own system of
administration. 
Who are the political leaders of
United Kingdom?

 The United Kingdom is a unitary

parliamentary democracy and a
constitutional monarchy.
 The Prime Minister is the head of the
government.
Monarch - Elizabeth II
Prime Minister - David Cameron
What is the official currency used
in United Kingdom?
 The pound sterling denoted by the
ISO 4217 code GBP is the official
currency of the United Kingdom.
 It is commonly called the pound and is
the currency of the Crown
dependencies and the British
Overseas Territories of South
Georgia and the South Sandwich
Islands.
 It is subdivided into 100 pence.
What is the official language of
United Kingdom?
o English is the official language of the
United Kingdom.
o Scots, Welsh, Irish, Scottish Gaelic
and Cornish are the other languages
spoken in the country.
 What is the official religion of
United Kingdom?

 Christianity is the dominant religion of the

United Kingdom.
 The Anglican Church of England is the
established church in the country.
 The other major religions in the country
include Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, and
Buddhism.
 The Presbyterian Church of Scotland is
the national church of the country.
 When is the national day of
United Kingdom celebrated?

 The United Kingdom does not have any official

national day, though proposals have been made for
the same.
 Presently, the Queen's Official Birthday is
celebrated as a national day.
 The four countries of the United Kingdom have
their own national days, including St George's Day
in England, St Andrew's Day in Scotland, St
Patrick's Day in Northern Ireland and St David's
Day in Wales.