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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