The United Kingdom is located on the continent of Europe, and includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The country is a sovereign state whose capital is London. All of the United Kingdom has a population of 63.1 million people, while London is home to 8.1 million people. Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) is fully surrounded by water, with the Atlantic Ocean on its west, the North Sea on its north, the English Channel to the south and the Irish Sea to the west. The Irish Sea connects Great Britain to Northern Ireland. The flag of the United Kingdom is comprised of a white and red symmetric cross with an X behind the cross. Royal blue encompasses the background of the flag. The United Kingdom uses the pound sterling as their official currency through the entire country. There is no official religion in the country, but most people follow some form of Christianity. The official language of the country is English, with numerous different dialects spoken throughout the four countries.
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