United Kingdom Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of United Kingdom (ISO: UK) and the capital city, London. This page enables you to explore United Kingdom and its land boundaries in total: 443 km. You may also view the border countries of United Kingdom (total: 1, Ireland 443 km with its area of total: 243,610 sq km; land: 241,930 sq km, water: 1,680 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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United Kingdom Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows United Kingdom, located in Western Europe, islands – including the northern one-sixth of the island of Ireland – between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea; northwest of France, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing United Kingdom and its location (Europe) at the geographic coordinates of 54 00 N, 2 00 W, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about United Kingdom including London, the capital city of United Kingdom |
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| Name of the country: | United Kingdom | Capital city: | London |
| Geographical coordinates of United Kingdom: | 54 00 N, 2 00 W | Geographical coordinates of London: | 51 30 N 0 05 W |
| Location of United Kingdom: | Western Europe, islands – including the northern one-sixth of the island of Ireland – between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea; northwest of France | Continent / area: | Europe |
| The area of United Kingdom: | total: 243,610 sq km; land: 241,930 sq km, water: 1,680 sq km | Area comparative of United Kingdom: | twice the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Oregon |
| The elevation data of United Kingdom: | mean elevation: 162 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: The Fens -4 m, highest point: Ben Nevis 1,343 m | The climate of United Kingdom: | temperate: moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current: more than one-half of the days are overcast |
| Land use of United Kingdom: | agricultural land: 71%; arable land 25.1%; permanent crops 0.2%; permanent pasture 45.7%; forest: 11.9%; other: 17.1% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 950 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of United Kingdom: | lies near vital North Atlantic sea lanes; only 35 km from France and linked by tunnel under the English Channel (the Channel Tunnel or Chunnel); because of heavily indented coastline, no location is more than 125 km from tidal waters | The terrain of United Kingdom: | mostly rugged hills and low mountains; level to rolling plains in east and southeast |
| Land boundaries of United Kingdom: | total: 443 km | Borders countries of United Kingdom: | Ireland 443 km |
| Maritime claims of United Kingdom: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive fishing zone: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: as defined in continental shelf orders or in accordance with agreed upon boundaries | ||
Fast Facts about United Kingdom
Are you traveling to United Kingdom? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Europe, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Western Europe, islands – including the northern one-sixth of the island of Ireland – between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea; northwest of France.
Did you know that the legal system of United Kingdom is common law system; has nonbinding judicial review of Acts of Parliament under the Human Rights Act of 1998?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in United Kingdom, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 394,428 km, paved: 394,428 km (including 3,519 km of expressways) (2009)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: LONDON (capital) 10.313 million; Manchester 2.646 million; Birmingham 2.515 million; Glasgow 1.223 million; Southampton/Portsmouth 882,000; Liverpool 870,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 82.6% of the total population (2015).
The total population in United Kingdom: 64,430,428 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.53% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English. Note: the following are recognized regional languages: Scots (about 30% of the population of Scotland), Scottish Gaelic (about 60,000 in Scotland), Welsh (about 20% of the population of Wales), Irish (about 10% of the population of Northern Ireland), Cornish (some 2,000 to 3,000 in Cornwall) (2012 estimate). These days, United Kingdom has to face a net migration rate of 2.5 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in United Kingdom nowadays; white 87.2%, black/African/Caribbean/black British 3%, Asian/Asian British: Indian 2.3%, Asian/Asian British: Pakistani 1.9%, mixed 2%, other 3.7% (2011 estimate).
The right to vote in United Kingdom can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of the United Kingdom. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit United Kingdom for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in United Kingdom are: the UK does not celebrate one particular national holiday.
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of United Kingdom, these are the most likely dangers you might face: winter windstorms; floods. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit London and/or United Kingdom?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in United Kingdom, the population has to face a death rate of 9.4 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about United Kingdom
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in United Kingdom. Here they are: English. Note: the following are recognized regional languages: Scots (about 30% of the population of Scotland), Scottish Gaelic (about 60,000 in Scotland), Welsh (about 20% of the population of Wales), Irish (about 10% of the population of Northern Ireland), Cornish (some 2,000 to 3,000 in Cornwall) (2012 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .uk
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; temperate: moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current: more than one-half of the days are overcast.
Its capital city is London, where the local time zone is UTC 0, which is 5 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in London: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October. Note: applies to the United Kingdom proper not to its overseas dependencies or territories.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding United Kingdom; mean elevation: 162 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: The Fens -4 m, highest point: Ben Nevis 1,343 m. The length of its total coastline are: 12,429 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 443 km.
Current environmental issues in United Kingdom; continues to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; by 2005 the government reduced the amount of industrial and commercial waste disposed of in landfill sites to 85% of 1998 levels and recycled or composted at least 25% of household waste, increasing to 33% by 2015.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: winter windstorms; floods.
For your traveling options, there are 460 (2013) airports and 9 (2013) heliports in United Kingdom all together with 3,200 km (620 km used for commerce) (2009) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 394,428 km, paved: 394,428 km (including 3,519 km of expressways) (2009).
Background of United Kingdom
Like every nation, United Kingdom also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The United Kingdom has historically played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith in the 19th century, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth’s surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK’s strength seriously depleted in two world wars and the Irish Republic’s withdrawal from the union. The second half witnessed the dismantling of the Empire and the UK rebuilding itself into a modern and prosperous European nation. As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council and a founding member of NATO and the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy. The Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly were established in 1999. The latter was suspended until May 2007 due to wrangling over the peace process, but devolution was fully completed in March 2010.The UK was an active member of the EU from 1973 to 2016, although it chose to remain outside the Economic and Monetary Union. However, frustrated by a remote bureaucracy in Brussels and massive migration into the country, UK citizens on 23 June 2016 narrowly voted to leave the EU. The so-called “Brexit” will take years to carry out but could be the signal for referenda in other EU countries where skepticism of EU membership benefits is strong. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
