United Kingdom

Culture and attractions

• London symbols: Big Ben clock tower (Elizabeth Tower), Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace.
• Historical monuments: the ancient megalithic complex Stonehenge in England.
• Nature and regions: picturesque lakes and mountains of Scotland, green hills of Wales and ancient castles.
• World Heritage Site: Birthplace of William Shakespeare, Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin, as well as the birthplace of classic British milk tea and traditional pubs.
In the UK, the rights of LGBTQ+ citizens are supported and protected by law at the state level. This is governed by equality and non-discrimination laws.

• Location: The state occupies the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland and many adjacent small islands.
• Climate: Temperate oceanic, humid and changeable, strongly influenced by the warm Gulf Stream. The weather is often accompanied by fog and rain (it is not for nothing that the country is called “Foggy Albion”).

Economy

• Great Britain is one of the most developed post-industrial countries in the world.
• The country is one of the world's leading economies, is a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a nuclear power.
• The financial sector, services, high technology, science and industry are highly developed.

• Official name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
• Capital: London.
• The country is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
• Population: approximately 67–67.6 million people.
• Area: 242,495 – 244,820 km².
• Official language: English (regional languages ​​are also used).
• Currency: British Pound Sterling.
• Head of state: King Charles III (since 8 September 2022).
• Head of Government: Prime Minister Keir Starmer (from 5 July 2024)