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United Kingdom, United Kingdom, Island nation in the North Atlantic

The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy composed of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

It is known for its rich history dating back to Roman times with notable historic figures like Queen Victoria, King Arthur, and Winston Churchill.

The UK is famous worldwide for cultural staples such as their tea culture, the Royal family, Shakespearean theatre, and music icons like The Beatles.

It uses the pound sterling as its currency, drives on the left-hand side of the road, and English is the de facto official language.

The UK's Stonehenge is one of the oldest monuments in the world and its purpose remains a mystery.

Inception: April 12, 1927

Capital city: London

Population: 67326569

Website: gov.uk

Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap

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United Kingdom United Kingdom, Island nation in the North Atlantic

The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy composed of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

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United Kingdom United Kingdom, Island nation in the North Atlantic
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Stonehenge Prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England

Stonehenge is a massive stone monument located on a chalky plain north of the modern-day city of Salisbury, England.

United Kingdom 404.1 km
Stonehenge
Stonehenge Prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England
United Kingdom 404.1 km
Windsor Castle Castle in England

Windsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire.

United Kingdom 400.3 km
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle Castle in England
United Kingdom 400.3 km
Buckingham Palace Royal residence in London

Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom 413.3 km
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace Royal residence in London
United Kingdom 413.3 km
Big Ben Clock tower in London, UK

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London.

United Kingdom 413.9 km
Big Ben
Big Ben Clock tower in London, UK
United Kingdom 413.9 km
Tower of London Historic castle in London

The Tower of London is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.

United Kingdom 414.8 km
Tower of London
Tower of London Historic castle in London
United Kingdom 414.8 km
Westminster Abbey Historic church in London, England.

Westminster Abbey is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London.

United Kingdom 413.9 km
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey Historic church in London, England.
United Kingdom 413.9 km
Balmoral Castle Castle in Scotland

Balmoral Castle is a large estate house in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

United Kingdom 260.3 km
Balmoral Castle
Balmoral Castle Castle in Scotland
United Kingdom 260.3 km
Hadrian's Wall Roman fortification in England

Hadrian's Wall, also known as the Roman Wall, is a former defensive fortification of the Roman province of Britannia.

United Kingdom 72.5 km
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall Roman fortification in England
United Kingdom 72.5 km
Palace of Westminster Government building in London

The Palace of Westminster is an iconic symbol of British history and politics, housing the UK's Parliament.

United Kingdom 414 km
Palace of Westminster
Palace of Westminster Government building in London
United Kingdom 414 km
10 Downing Street Prime Minister's residence in the United Kingdom

10 Downing Street, colloquially known in the United Kingdom as Number 10, is the headquarters of the Government of the United Kingdom and the official residence of the First Lord of the Treasury, a post which, since 1905, has been held by the Prime Minister.

United Kingdom 413.5 km
10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street Prime Minister's residence in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom 413.5 km
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