United Kingdom
Europe · Capital: London
United Kingdom is a country in Europe, home to about 68.3 million people across 242,495 km². Its capital is London. It is an island nation sharing land borders with one country.
Key facts
Capital
London
Region
Europe
Population
~68.3 million people
Area
242,495 km²
Density
282 people per km²
Coastline
Island nation
Hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere
Crossed by
The prime meridian
Lowest point
Below sea level
Drives on the
Left
Language
English
Standard time zones
1
Highest point
1,345 m
Head of state
A monarch
Member of
NATO, Commonwealth of Nations
Flag colors
red, white, blue
Which countries border United Kingdom?1
IrelandUnited Kingdom in the game
Every puzzle gives three clues that exactly one country satisfies. United Kingdom is a household name, so it can be the answer even in easy puzzles. These are the 33 clues from the pool that are true of United Kingdom, rarest first — the fewer countries share a clue, the harder it works for you on the board.
- Is larger than all of its neighbours combined1 of 6
- Has a North Sea coastline1 of 7
- Borders an island nation1 of 8
- Has more people than all of its neighbours combined1 of 8
- The prime meridian passes through it1 of 8
- Its flag features a cross1 of 10
- Every country it borders is smaller than it1 of 14
- Borders a country that has no other neighbour1 of 15
- Borders exactly one country1 of 16
- Lies further north than mainland France1 of 28
- Has more than 50 million people1 of 29
- Has more people than Spain1 of 30
- Is a NATO member1 of 32
- Its name has more than one word1 of 32
- Has land below sea level1 of 33
- Reaches further north than 45°N1 of 39
- Has a monarch as head of state1 of 42
- Borders a member of the European Union1 of 44
- Is in Europe1 of 44
- Is an island nation1 of 47
- Its name has 10 letters or more1 of 48
- Drives on the left1 of 54
- Has more people than Australia1 of 54
- Is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations1 of 56
- Lies further north than Japan1 of 58
- Has English as an official language1 of 59
- Every country it borders has a coastline1 of 67
- Lies further north than Egypt1 of 76
- Borders fewer than 3 countries1 of 84
- Has an area larger than 200,000 km²1 of 84
- Its flag contains blue1 of 99
- Has exactly one official language1 of 130
- Has an area smaller than 500,000 km²1 of 144
Common questions about United Kingdom
- Which countries border United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom shares a land border with one country: Ireland.
- What is the capital of United Kingdom?
- The capital of United Kingdom is London.
- Is United Kingdom landlocked?
- No — United Kingdom is an island nation.
- What language is spoken in United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom has one official language, English.
Facts reviewed June 2025. Populations are rounded estimates; area includes inland water.