United Kingdom at a Glance

Country:  United Kingdom of Great Britain (consisting of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales)
Government:  Constitutional Monarchy with two legislative houses
Population: 61 million
Area:  94,251 miles²; slightly smaller than Oregon
Terrain: mostly rugged hills and low mountains; level to rolling plains in east and southeast
Major language(s): English, Welsh (in Wales), Scottish form of Gaelic (in Scotland)
Major religion(s):  Church of England
Capital & population: London; 13 million (metro area)
Monetary unit:  GBP (Great Britain Pound)