geographica
united kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
It includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of the smaller islands within the British Isles.
The total area of the United Kingdom is 244,376 ㎞², with an estimated population of 67.6 million people in 2022.
The UK has the world's sixth-largest economy, and the ninth-largest by purchasing power parity. It is a recognised nuclear state and is ranked fourth globally in military expenditure.
