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The United Kingdom
The terms United Kingdom, Great Britain and England are often confused. Great Britain comprises England, Wales, and Scotland. The United Kingdom also includes Northern Ireland.
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Official name: |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
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Abbreviation: |
UK |
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Capital: |
London |
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Size: |
244,101 km² |
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Population: |
60 million |
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Borders: |
Irish Republic (south of Northern Ireland), Atlantic Ocean (north), North Sea (east), English Channel (south), Irish Sea (west, but east of Northern Ireland) |
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Currency: |
Pound Sterling |
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Official language: |
English |
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Nationality / People: |
A person of British nationality is a Briton. |