GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE UK
Monday - 01/12/2025
The United Kingdom is located in the northwest of the European continent and is composed of four constituent parts: Northern Ireland, Wales, England and Scotland. Key facts about the UK:
| Capital | : London |
| Country code | : +44 |
| Official language | : English |
| Area | : 243,600 km² |
| Population | : 68.871.166 (2023 estimate) |
| Government system | : Constitutional monarchy with a bicameral Parliament |
| GDP | : £2.27 trillion (2022) |
| Famous tourist attractions | : Stonehenge, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Alton Towers. |
Following its withdrawal from the European Union on 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom became a fully independent state pursuing its own economic, political, educational, military and diplomatic objectives without being bound by the EU’s common regulations as before. National development policies have become more flexible and seemingly more effective, with decisions being made more promptly and efficiently.
In the field of education alone, immediately after Brexit, the UK reinstated its policy allowing international students to remain for 02 years of post-study work and to apply for permanent residence once eligible. At the same time, it relaxed certain education and immigration policies, making conditions more favorable for international students.
Please refer to the following topics on Wikipedia for additional information about the United Kingdom:
- Map of the United Kingdom
- History of the United Kingdom
- Politics of the United Kingdom
- Government of the United Kingdom
- Law of the United Kingdom
- Foreign relations of the United Kingdom
- Economy of the United Kingdom
- Science and technology in the United Kingdom
- Transport in the United Kingdom
- Ethnic groups of the United Kingdom
- Languages of the United Kingdom
- Religion in the United Kingdom
- Education in the United Kingdom
- Healthcare in the United Kingdom
- National symbols of the United Kingdom
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