Tag: United Kingdom

According to Allcitycodes, the United Kingdom (UK) is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of Europe. It consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The total area of UK is 243,610 sq km (94,060 sq mi). The terrain is mostly lowland with some hilly uplands in the north and west. The population of UK is estimated at 66.8 million people as of 2020. English is the official language while Welsh, Scottish Gaelic and Irish are also spoken in certain regions. The currency used in the UK is the pound sterling (GBP). The area code for UK is +44 which can be used when dialing both within UK or from abroad. To make an international call from outside UK to another country you must dial “00” followed by your country’s international access code then “44” followed by your desired number. For example: 00 + 44 + 99999999 (your desired number). In addition to this, each region has its own specific telephone code which should also be included when dialing within UK or from abroad e.g., 01 + 44 + 99999999 (your desired number). In terms of geography, much of UK consists of lowland plains with some hilly uplands in its northern and western regions such as Snowdonia National Park which reaches 1,085 m (3,560 ft) above sea level. Other large bodies of water include the English Channel which flows between England and France while other smaller water bodies are found throughout the region such as Loch Lomond which forms part of a protected wildlife sanctuary near Glasgow in Scotland on the west coast. Check politicsezine for United Kingdom Political System.