United Kingdom
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · Northern Europe
Updated 8 November 2026
United Kingdom is a country in Northern Europe with its capital in London. Its head of state is Charles III and its head of government is Andy Burnham. On DiploMaps you can see United Kingdom on the world map with its leaders, economy, trade and UN votes, and its relations with the United Arab Emirates.
Key facts
- Capital
- London
- Head of state
- Charles IIIKing of the United Kingdom since 2022 (born 1948)
- Head of government
- Andy BurnhamBritish politician
- Foreign minister
- Ed MilibandBritish politician (born 1969)
- Population
- 69.5 million (2025)
- Area
- 242,900 km²
- GDP
- $4 trillion (2025)
- Currency
- British pound (GBP)
- Official languages
- English
- United Nations
- Member since 1945
- Region
- Northern Europe · Europe
United Kingdom and the UAE
- UAE exports to it (2025)
- $5 billion
- UAE imports from it (2025)
- $9.6 billion
- Visa for UAE citizens
- Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)Permitted for up to six consecutive months, or through multiple visits within one year
Memberships
- NATO
- G7
- G20
- OECD
- AUKUS
- Five Eyes
- Council of Europe
- OSCE
- Commonwealth of Nations
- Indian Ocean Rim Association
- NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty)
- ICC (Rome Statute)