United Kingdom

Country

United Kingdom

Capital

London

Continent

Europe

Currency

Pound Sterling (£)

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Land Area (Km²)

241,930

Population

67,886,011

Rank (Population)

21st

World Share (Population)

0.87%

Interesting Facts

1. Tea is by far the most famous drink among Brits. It is estimated that they drink 165 million cups of tea every day.

2. The first postage stamp was created in the U.K. It was designed in May 1840, and it featured Queen Victoria.

3. Standing at 1,107 feet or 350 meters, London’s Shard is the tallest object in the European continent.

4. Golf was invented in Scotland and is considered a national sport today.

5. The British royal family still resides at The Windsor Castle making it the oldest royal residence.

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