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United Kingdom > GeneralFast factsThe UK is made up of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland, and is one of the 27 member states of the European Union (EU).Capital cities London – England Edinburgh – Scotland Cardiff – Wales Belfast – Northern Ireland Area Land and water: 152,033 square miles Population The UK – approximately 60.6 million (England 50,714,000; Wales 2,977,000; Scotland 5,108,000; Northern Ireland 1,733,000). Languages The two official languages in Britain are English and Welsh, English being the most widely spoken. Scottish Gaelic is also spoken in some parts of Scotland. People The majority of the population is English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish. However, Britain is an extremely diverse nation with a strong culture of racial integration and unity. Extract from: www.visitbritain.co.uk |