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United Kingdom: capital, population, borders and facts
United Kingdom is a country in Europe. Its capital city is London. Roughly 69 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. United Kingdom shares a land border with 1 country: Ireland. Its coast touches the Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, Irish Sea and English Channel. The national flag uses red, white and blue.
| Capital city | London |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population (approx.) | 69 million |
| Land neighbours | 1: Ireland |
| Seas and oceans | Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, Irish Sea, English Channel |
| Flag colours | red, white, blue |
Outline of United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of United Kingdom?
The capital of United Kingdom is London.
What is the population of United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has roughly 69 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border United Kingdom?
United Kingdom borders Ireland.
Is United Kingdom landlocked?
No, United Kingdom is not landlocked.
Travel basics for United Kingdom
In United Kingdom, traffic drives on the left, plug type G and emergency number 112 or 999. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the United Kingdom travel basics page.
Put what you know about United Kingdom to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of United Kingdom is London. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The United Kingdom flag uses red, white and blue. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: United Kingdom has 1 land neighbour. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 69 million people, United Kingdom is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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