The flag of United Kingdom
The Union Jack combines the crosses of England, Scotland and Ireland.
Quick facts
- Capital
- London
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Currency
- British pound
- Population
- 69,487,000
The flag of United Kingdom is one of the most recognisable national symbols in Europe. The Union Jack combines the crosses of England, Scotland and Ireland.
The flag of United Kingdom
The Union Jack combines the crosses of England, Scotland and Ireland. A flag tells the story of a nation — its history, its values and its people.
Capital and location
London is the capital of United Kingdom, in Northern Europe, part of Europe.
Currency
The official currency of United Kingdom is the British pound (GBP).
People
United Kingdom is home to around 69,487,000 people.
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