| Official name: | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
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| Abbreviation: | UK |
| Capital: | London |
| Size: | 244,101 km² |
| Population: | 60 million |
| Borders: | Irish Republic (south of Northern Ireland), Atlantic Ocean (north), North Sea (east), English Channel (south), Irish Sea (west, but east of Northern Ireland) |
| Currency: | Pound Sterling |
| Official language: | English |
| Nationality / People: | A person of British nationality is a Briton. |
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Other interesting facts:
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.