United Kingdom

**United Kingdom**
	country in north-west Europe
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Instance of	sovereign state (1801–); country; colonial power; island country;
Part of	Common Travel Area;
Named after	union (United Kingdom);
Culture	culture of the United Kingdom;
Location	British Isles; Great Britain; Ireland; United Kingdom;
Capital	London;
Basic form of government	constitutional monarchy;
Legislative body	Parliament of the United Kingdom;
Executive body	Government of the United Kingdom;
Highest judicial authority	Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (2009–);
Official language	English (de facto);
Anthem	God Save the King;
Currency	pound sterling;
Head of state	Charles III of the United Kingdom (2022–);
Head of government	Keir Starmer (2024–);
Inception	12 April 1927;
Significant event	Q2568366; death of Diana, Princess of Wales; 7 July 2005 London bombings;
Highest point	Ben Nevis (1,344 ±1 m);
Population	67,326,569 (2021);
Area	242,495 km²;
Follows	United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland;
Replaces	United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1927);
Top-level Internet domain	.uk; .gb;
Different from	Great Britain; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland; Great Britain; realm of the United Kingdom;
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	54° 36′ 00″ N, 2° 00′ 00″ W
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The United Kingdom (UK), officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK GBNI) is a country and sovereign nation in Europe. Its capital is London, in the home nation of England.

National symbols

Flag of the United Kingdom
(Union Jack)
Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom
(English people)
Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom
(Scottish people)
Royal Air Force roundels
The UK barnstar of national merit (Wikipedia Award).

Maps

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Locator map
Detail map
Satellite imagery
(April 2002)
United Kingdom total fertility rate by region 2014
Sea routes
British overseas territories

Public figures

Elizabeth II
(1926–2022)
William Shakespeare
(1564–1616)
Isaac Newton
(1642–1727)
David Hume
(1711-1776)
George Stephenson
(1781–1848)
Elizabeth I of England
(1533-1603)
Henry VIII of England
(1491–1547)
David Beckham
(1975–)
John Lennon
(1940-1980)
Oliver Cromwell
(1599–1658)
Winston Churchill
(1874–1965)

Photos

Ben Nevis, Scotland, the highest point in the British Isles.
Thames in London.
Dartmoor, Devon.
London

Brexit

Wiki loves Monuments

Kilchurn Castle
Photograph: MHoser
Bass Rock
Photograph: Ellievking1
Commando Memorial
Photograph: Jock in Northumberland
Arnol Blackhouse
Photograph: David C. Weinczok
Clifton Suspension Bridge and Clifton Observatory, Bristol
Photograph: Chris Lathom-Sharp
Newport Transporter Bridge
Photograph: Andy Perkins
Leasowe Lighthouse
Photograph: Mark Warren 1973
New Brighton Lighthouse
Photograph: Mark Warren 1973
Winchester Cathedral, south aisle of retro-choir
Author: Michael Coppins
Perch Rock Lighthouse
Author: Richard J Smith
Royal William Yard at sunset. Plymouth, Devon
Author: Michael Chapman
Commended: Eilean Donan Castle
Author: Syxaxis Photography
Commended: Bridge at Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate
Author: Hamburg103a
Commended: Over the River Cam, the Wooden Bridge, known also as the Mathematical Bridge, joins the two sides of Queens' College
Author: Rafa Esteve
Commended: Ribblehead Viaduct
Author: Sterim64
Commended: The Royal Albert Hall viewed from a central box in the Grand Tier.
Author: Colin
Commended: Some of the remaining textile machinery in the cloth finishing works at Tone Mills.
Author: Msemmett
Commended: Seen from Belle Vue Park, an aeroplane leaves a trail over the Transporter Bridge in a winter sunrise.
Author: WelshDave
1st: The derelict West Pier in Brighton
2nd: Glenfinnan Viaduct at Loch Shiel
3rd: De La Warr Pavilion at Bexhill on Sea
Highly Commended: Smailholm Tower
Highly Commended: Martello Tower at Felixstowe Ferry
Highly Commended: Westminster and Big Ben
Highly Commended: Perch Rock Lighthouse
Highly Commended: Smithfield Market ceiling
Highly Commended: Balcombe Viaduct (Ouse Valley Viaduct)
Highly Commended: Avebury stone circle - the south west quarter looking north east in snow
1st: Cloisters at Gloucester Cathedral
2nd: Sunrise at West Pier
3rd: Hardknott Roman Fort
Carreg Cennen Castle
Dinefwr castle
Farnborough portable airship hangar
Humber Bridge
New Brighton lighthouse
New Brighton shelter
Walthamstow dogs
St Michaels Mount, Marazion, Cornwall
Author: Fuzzypiggy
Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge, London
Author: Fuzzypiggy
Tower Bridge at dawn
Author: Fuzzypiggy
Commended: The Fyrish Monument in December
Author: Reg Tait
Commended: Roof of Bell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral
Author: Tobiasvonderhaar
Commended: Dolwilym Burial Chamber (known as Arthur's Table or Gwal y Filiast)
Author: Karen Sawyer
Commended: Neist Point Lighthouse
Author: Lionel Ulmer
Commended: Victorian valves at Victoria Baths, Manchester
Author: RevDave
Commended: The Cloisters below Bute Hall, Glasgow University
Author: Michael Harris
Commended: The National Wallace Monument, Stirling, Scotland
Author: Photofinger