original maps from www.encarta.com
Capital: London
Largest City: Glasgow (607,400)
Highest Elevation: Ben Nevis 1,343 m (4406 ft)
Population: 60,270,708
Lowest Elevation: Fenland -4 m (-13 ft)
Geography: mostly rugged hills and low mountains; level to rolling plains in east and southeast
Climate: temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds; more than one-half of the days are overcast
Languages: English, Welsh, Scottish form of Gaelic
Area: 94,500 sq. mile / 244,820 sq. kil (slightly smaller than Oregon )
International Calling Code: 44
Currency: Pound Sterling
Currency Exchange Rate:
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