On the Westminster Bridge over the Thames in London with the houses of Parliment and "Big Ben" behind me.	National Flag Coat of Arms Formal Name : United Kingdom of Great Briton & Northern Ireland Established : May 1, 1707  Capital : London Area : 243,610 sq km Population : 58,789,194 (2001 Cencus) Currency : Pound sterling Languages : English National Anthem : "God Save the Queen "

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