Situated in Western Europe and bordering both Ireland and the North Sea, the island nation known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is composed of twelve distinct areas. Wales, the North West, and Greater London are the three most significant regions. With a surface size of 242,495 square kilometers, the United Kingdom ranks eleventh among the largest nations in Europe. It experiences cold summers and warm winters due to its moderate environment. There are more than 67.08 million people living there. With 8.9 million residents, London is both the nation's capital and most populated metropolis. Leeds, Glasgow, and Birmingham are more significant cities. With around 80,8 million people annually, Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the largest airport, followed by London Gatwick (LGW), with about 46 million passengers annually. With connections to locations across the globe, LHR is the busiest airport in Europe. A variety of languages and cultures from Britain's former empire have influenced its culture. The vast majority of people identify as Christians. English is the official language of the nation.The common law is the legal framework. As the head of state, King Charles III represents the parliamentary constitutional monarchy form of governance. Right now, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is leading the government. Every five years, there are elections. The British Pound (GBP), which is the national currency of the nation, is currently worth 0.9 US dollars. With an open economy, the nation boasts the ninth largest economy in the world, with a GDP of about $3.1 trillion. The per capita income of its people is $46,827. The two main industries that comprise the majority of the GDP are industry and services. Machine tools, power equipment, automobiles, airplanes, metals, grains, potatoes, and vegetables are among its principal export commodities. There are many different urban and outdoor tourist sites in the United Kingdom. Because of its global past, it is renowned for its charming medieval towns and diverse cultural elements. The British Museum, Chester Zoo, Stonehenge, Tower of London, Roman Baths, Lake District National Park, and Warwick Castle are a few of the must-see locations. There are thirty-two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the nation. An estimated 38 million tourists travel there each year, the bulk of which are from the United States and Europe. The tenth most visited nation worldwide is the United Kingdom.
