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Category: United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is a country made up of: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The full name, adopted since 1927, is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). Britain includes England, Scotland and Wales. The capital is London. The country’s geography is varied, including the southern coast cliffs, the Scottish highlands and many islands. The highest point is Ben Nevis, a mountain in Scotland, with an altitude of 1343 meters.

United Kingdom Flag and Meaning

Posted on August 11, 2020August 28, 2020 by countryaah

Flag of United Kingdom United Kingdom Flag Meaning Union Flag is the UK name for its flag. It is often called Union Jack mostly in England but the official name is becoming more common especially in Northern Ireland and Scotland. Today’s Union flag was created on 1 January 1801. The British flag is a combination…

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United Kingdom Population

Posted on April 21, 2020July 12, 2020 by countryaah

Britain was a colonial power and housed a worldwide empire in the early 1900s, and has played an important role in world history. The country’s exit from the EU, Brexit, has been the most important domestic policy issue since 2016. Key figures and facts Capital: London Ethnic groups: Englishmen 83.6%, Scots 8.6%, Welsh 4.9%, Northern…

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Guernsey Facts

Posted on June 18, 2019December 6, 2020 by countryaah

Coming soon… Guernsey National Flag

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Isle of Man Facts

Posted on June 18, 2019December 6, 2020 by countryaah

Isle of Man, island in the Irish Sea between Ireland and Britain; 572 km2, 88 800 residents (2017). The Isle of Man is directly subordinate to the British Crown, and thus not part of the UK. The island is self-governing in everything except defense and international relations. The Isle of Man is flat in the…

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Jersey Facts

Posted on June 18, 2019December 6, 2020 by countryaah

Coming soon… Jersey National Flag

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Gibraltar Facts

Posted on June 15, 2019December 6, 2020 by countryaah

Gibraltar, British territory in the southern part of the Pyrenees Peninsula; 6 km2, 29 400 residents (2017).Gibraltar, which is located on the Mediterranean side of Gibraltar Sound about 30 km northeast of Europe’s southernmost headland, consists mainly of a 5 km long, 1 km wide and over 400 m high cliff, The Rock. This is…

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Saint Helena Facts

Posted on June 12, 2019December 6, 2020 by countryaah

Saint Helena (United Kingdom) Saint Helena is a volcanic island located in the South Atlantic. Approximately 7,000 people inhabit the 412 square kilometers of land, most of whom are Christian. English is the primary language, the currency is the Saint Helena pound, and the capital is Jamestown. Saint Helena Flag History Summary On May 21,…

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British Virgin Islands Facts

Posted on June 12, 2019December 6, 2020 by countryaah

British Virgin Islands, British islands, and colony (Dependent Territories) which forms the eastern part of the island chain Virgin Islands in the Caribbean; 153 km2, 31 700 residents (2018).The British Virgin Islands is located about 100 km east of Puerto Rico and consists of 36 islands. The four largest are Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and…

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Turks and Caicos Islands Facts

Posted on June 12, 2019December 6, 2020 by countryaah

Turks and Caicos Islands, British colony in the Caribbean; 430 km2, 36,000 residents (2018).Turks and Caicos Islands comprise two small island groups with a total of 30 islands, six of which are inhabited: Grand (Middle) Caicos, North Caicos, South Caicos, Providenciales, Grand Turk and Salt Cay. These are located southeast of the Bahamas and north…

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Montserrat Facts

Posted on June 12, 2019December 6, 2020 by countryaah

Country Facts Montserrat, island in the Small Antilles archipelago, eastern Caribbean Sea; 106 km2, 5,200 inhabitants (2018).Montserrat, which is of volcanic origin, is a British overseas territory. The capital city of Plymouth is on the protected west side of the island. Tourism is the most important source of income. In 1995, the island was hit…

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Anguilla Facts

Posted on June 12, 2019December 6, 2020 by countryaah

Country Facts Anguilla, island in the Caribbean, the northernmost among the Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean; 91 km2 , 15,000 inhabitants (2018).The dry climate limits agriculture, which, however, produces beans, maize and sweet potatoes. Anguilla’s most important industries include fishing, with the export of lobster, and growing tourism. Anguilla is part of the Commonwealth….

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Pitcairn Islands Facts

Posted on June 10, 2019December 6, 2020 by countryaah

Pitcairn Island, a British colony in Polynesia, South Pacific; 50 km2, 54 residents (2018).The main island of Pitcairn Island (4.5 km 2 ) with the main town of Adamstown is located 2 220 km southeast of Tahiti. Also included are the uninhabited islands of Henderson (37 km 2 ), Ducie (4 km 2 ) and…

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United Kingdom Facts

Posted on June 3, 2019December 6, 2020 by countryaah

Great Britain, State of Western Europe; 244,233 km2, 66.5 million residents (2019).The UK consists of the UK, Scotland and Wales, located on the British main island and Northern Ireland on the island of Ireland. In addition, the Orkney Islands, the Shetland Islands and the Outer Hebrides. The UK also has 13 possessions around the world…

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United Kingdom Holidays

Posted on June 2, 2019August 10, 2020 by countryaah

United Kingdom Public Holidays Searching for the national holidays in United Kingdom? All public holidays in United Kingdom are treated like Sundays. This means that most of the United Kingdom employees have a day off and all schools are closed on these office holidays. If you are planning a trip to United Kingdom and want…

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What is the Capital of United Kingdom? London

Posted on June 2, 2019April 27, 2020 by countryaah

London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom, and the largest city in the British Isles. London is located on both sides of the River Thames in south-east England, about 65 kilometers from the mouth of the English Channel. London has 8,787,892 residents in 2016 and covers an area of ​​1579 square kilometers….

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Where are the Virgin Islands Located at?

Posted on June 2, 2019January 24, 2021 by countryaah

Virgin Islands, archipelago of the Caribbean, located east of Puerto Rico.Virgin Islands consists of the British colony British Virgin Islands (153 km2 , 31700 inhabitants, 2018) in the east and the US territory of the Virgin Islands of the United States (355 km2, 105,000 inhabitants, 2018) in the west. Geologically speaking, Virgin Islands form part…

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Cayman Islands FAQs

Posted on June 2, 2019September 8, 2019 by countryaah

Question: What is the capital city of Cayman Islands? Answer: George Town Question: What is the currency of Cayman Islands? Answer: Caymanian dollar The US dollar exchange rate is Question: What is the country code of Cayman Islands? Answer: 345 Question: What is the voltage of Cayman Islands? Answer: 110V Question: What is the frequency…

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Bermuda FAQs

Posted on June 2, 2019September 8, 2019 by countryaah

Question: What is the capital city of Bermuda? Answer: Hamilton Question: What is the currency of Bermuda? Answer: Bermudian dollar The US dollar exchange rate is Question: What is the country code of Bermuda? Answer: 441 Question: What is the voltage of Bermuda? Answer: 110/220V Question: What is the frequency of Bermuda? Answer: Question: What…

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List of Foreign Embassies in United Kingdom

Posted on June 2, 2019November 5, 2019 by countryaah

Countryaah.com provides a full list of foreign embassies and consulates located in United Kingdom in alphabetical order. If you plan to travel from U.K. to other countries, this information can help you prepare your visit, including applying visa and packing your baggage. See the following list of diplomatic missions in United Kingdom for detailed contact…

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United Kingdom Import Restrictions

Posted on June 2, 2019November 3, 2019 by countryaah

In order to enter United Kingdom, certain goods are subject to specific controls and, regardless of their value and quantity, they require the consent of United Kingdom government, preferably, license must be obtained prior to passage through the customs, preventing the goods from being retained. On this page, you will see what kinds of items…

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United Kingdom Airports

Posted on June 1, 2019June 28, 2020 by countryaah

As of 2019, there are 135 airports throughout the country of United Kingdom according to IATA and ICAO. Through the table below, you can find name of each airport, its abbreviation, city location, and size. Airports in United Kingdom are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that some airports serve internationally, while the other only…

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United Kingdom Major Trade Partners

Posted on June 1, 2019November 1, 2019 by countryaah

Buying and selling are essential for any country to develop its economy and maintain good relations with other nations. The first table below shows top trading partners of United Kingdom in terms of export sales (selling), including United States, Germany, and Netherlands. The second lists top trade partners of United Kingdom regarding import total (buying)….

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United Kingdom Major Imports

Posted on June 1, 2019November 17, 2019 by countryaah

Based on the statistics of United Nations, United Kingdom imported US$1,417,359 million worth of goods around the world in 2018. Among all the top products imported to United Kingdom, Passenger Vehicles contribute to 2.71% of total trade value, equal to US$38,410,589 thousand. The second imported is Crude Oil, which accounts for 1.93%. The following table…

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United Kingdom Major Exports

Posted on June 1, 2019November 17, 2019 by countryaah

According to the statistics of CIA FactBook, United Kingdom exported US$1,026,334 million worth of goods around the world in 2018. Among all the top products exported from United Kingdom, Passenger Vehicles contribute to 2.48% of total trade value, equal to US$25,464,463 thousand. The second exported is Crude Oil, which accounts for 2.33%. The following table…

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