- National name United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)
- Area 244,100 sq km/94,247 sq mi
- Capital London
- Currency pound sterling
- Population 59,598,000 (2005 est)
- Language English (official), Welsh (also official in Wales), Gaelic
- Religion about 46% Church of England (established church); other Protestant denominations, Roman Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh
- Time difference GMT +/-0
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