Country Facts

• Full name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
• Population: 61.6 million (UN, 2009)
• Capital: London
• Area: 242,514 sq km (93,638 sq miles)
• Major language: English
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 77 years (men), 82 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 pound sterling = 100 pence
• Main exports: Manufactured goods, chemicals, foodstuffs
• GNI per capita: US $45,390 (World Bank, 2008)
• Internet domain: .uk
• International dialling code: +44

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