United Kingdom
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. Its capital is London, home to roughly 66,460,344 people across 242,900 km² of land.
Key facts
- Capital
- London
- Continent
- Europe
- Subregion
- Northern Europe
- Population
- 66,460,344
- Land area
- 242,900 km²
- ISO codes
- GB / GBR
- Languages
- English
Did you know?
- The Industrial Revolution began in Britain, transforming manufacturing, transport, and the modern economy.
- Shakespeare's plays and the Beatles' music are among Britain's most enduring cultural exports.
- Stonehenge, a prehistoric stone circle on Salisbury Plain, still puzzles archaeologists and draws pilgrims.
- The United Kingdom has no single written constitution — governance relies on statutes and centuries of convention.
- Afternoon tea — scones, sandwiches, and a pot of tea — remains a cherished British ritual.
Bordering countries
IrelandPractice with geography games
Studying United Kingdom is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.
- Flag Colors
Guess the country from a pie chart of its flag's exact color percentages — no symbols, just hues. Six tries with continent, capital, and blurred-flag hints.
- Flag Reveal
A national flag starts heavily blurred and sharpens second by second. Name the country before time runs out — four difficulty levels, unlimited guesses, scored by speed.
- Guess the Capital
See a country name and its flag — name the capital city in six tries. Hints reveal the first letter, subregion, language, and more.
- Country from Capital
Work backwards: a capital city is shown and you name the country it belongs to. Six tries with continent, population, and blurred-flag hints.