United Kingdom

The United Kingdom, officially United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is an island nation located off the northwestern coast of the European continent. It is composed of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The capital is London, one of the world's most important and influential cities in finance, culture, and politics. The United Kingdom has a rich and influential history, having been a major colonial and industrial power. It is known for its cultural heritage, which includes literature, theater, music, and art. The United Kingdom is a country with a parliamentary political system and a constitutional monarchy. After leaving the European Union in 2020 (Brexit), the United Kingdom has continued to play a significant role in global affairs. Its economy is one of the largest in the world, with key sectors including finance, services, manufacturing, and tourism. Population of the United Kingdom from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 66 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 66.5 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 67 million inhabitants. Capital (London): Population in 2020: About 9 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) London: 9 million Birmingham: 1.1 million Glasgow: 635,000 Liverpool: 498,000 Leeds: 793,000 Sheffield: 584,000 Manchester: 553,000 Bristol: 467,000 Leicester: 508,000 Edinburgh: 524,000 The UK consists of 4 countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. GDP in millions of euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately €2.825 trillion. 2019: Approximately €2.857 trillion. 2020: Data not available. Public deficit 2020: €2.529,84 billion % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2020: 104.5% Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 4.0%. 2019: Approximately 3.8%. 2020: Data not available. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 2.5%. 2019: Approximately 1.8%. 2020: Data not available.