The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (usually shortened to the United Kingdom, the U.K., or Britain) is a country and sovereign state to the northwest of mainland Europe. It comprises the island of Great Britain, the northeast part of the island of Ireland and many small local islands.
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Capital City
London
Currency
Pound Sterling (GBP)
% of shares
9.31(as of December 31, 2017)
