United Kingdom

Guide Note

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or Britain, is a sovereign island country off the north-west coast of mainland Europe comprised of England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and many small islands. It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, and the Irish Sea.

The world's foremost power during the 19th and early 20th century, the United Kingdom was central in the development of parliamentary democracy and the advancement of literature and science. At its height, the British Empire comprised one-fourth of the earth's surface. Two World Wars and the Irish withdrawal from the union depleted its power in the first half of the 20th century. It has evolved into a modern and prosperous European nation over the latter part of the 20th century.

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  1. Capital: London
  2. Government: Constitutional Monarchy
  3. Population: 60,776,238 (July 2007 est.)
  4. Currency: British Pound (GBP) (Pound Sterling)
  5. Exchange Rate: .49
  6. Official Language: English, Welsh, Scottish form of Gaelic
  7. List of UK overseas territories
  8. Four constituent countries: England, Northern Ireland Scotland and Wales
  9. One of five permanent members of the UN Security Council
  10. Founding member of NATO
  11. Member of European Union

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  1. Official Site: United Kingdom Public Services
  2. Official Site: Visit Britain
  3. Wikipedia: United Kingdom
  4. CIA World Factbook: United Kingdom
  5. U.S. Department of State: United Kingdom
  6. BBC News: Country Profile: United Kingdom
  7. BBC News: United Kingdom

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