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United Kingdom

Map of United Kingdom

Key facts

  • Capital:London
  • Population:61,019,000 (2008)
  • GDP p c growth:2.5% p.a. 1990–2006
  • Official language:English
  • Time:GMT plus 0–1hr
  • Currency:pound sterling (£)