Notices
Overview
| Official name | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Countries compromising the UK | England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland |
| Capital City | London |
| Official languages | English |
| Recognised regional languages | Welsh, Irish, Ulster Scots, Scots, Scottish Gaelic, Cornish |
| National anthem | "God Save the Queen" |
| Patron saint | St. George |
| Government | Constitutional Monarchy |
| Monarch (of the UK) | Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister (UK) | Gordon Brown |
| Formation | |
| Acts of Union | 1 May 1707 |
| Act of Union | 1 January 1801 |
| Anglo-Irish Treaty | 12 April 1922 |
| EU accession | 1 January 1973 |
| Area | 244,820 km2 94,526 mi2 |
| Population | |
| mid-2006 estimate | 60,587,300 |
| 2001 census | 58,789,194 | Density | 246/km2 or 94, 254 mi2 |
| GDP (PPP) -2007 estimate | |
| Total | US$2.772 trillion |
| Per capita | US$45, 845 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (£, GBP) |
| Exchange Rate | £1= US$1.97 |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC0), Summer (DST) BST (UTC+1) |
| Country Dialling Code | +44 |
| Weights & Measures | Metric System |
| Member of | Commonwealth, UE, OTAN, ONU, OCDE, OSCE, G-8 |
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Apart from this land border, the UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea. The largest island, Great Britain, is linked to France by the Channel Tunnel.
London, Capital City of the United Kingdom
GOVERNMENT
- Regional authority: Greater London Authority
- Regional assembly: London Assembly
- Mayor: Boris Johnson
- HQ: City Hall
London is the largest urban area in, and the capital of, England and the United Kingdom.
It is the world's leading business, financial, and one of the worlds leading cultural centres,
and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts all contribute to its status as a major global city.
London boasts four World Heritage Sites: The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church; the Tower of London;
the historic settlement of Greenwich; and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The city is a major tourist destination.
- London.gov
- Visit London
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