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Aland IslandsvsUnited Kingdom

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Population

🇦🇽 Aland IslandsNo data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom69,226,000

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Surface area

🇦🇽 Aland IslandsNo data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom243,610 km²

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Population density

🇦🇽 Aland IslandsNo data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom284 /km²

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Nominal GDP

🇦🇽 Aland IslandsNo data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom$3.69 trillion · 2024

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GDP per capita

🇦🇽 Aland IslandsNo data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom$53,246 · 2024

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Capital

Mariehamn

London

Population

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69,226,000

Surface area

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243,610 km²

Population density

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284 /km²

Nominal GDP

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$3.69 trillion · 2024

GDP per capita

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$53,246 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

British pound · GBP · £

Nationality

Aland Island

British, UK

Phone code

+358

+44

Internet domain

.ax

.uk

ISO codes

AX / ALA

GB / GBR

Time zone

Europe/Mariehamn

Europe/London

Native name

Åland

United Kingdom

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About Aland Islands

Floating between Sweden and Finland, the Åland Islands are an autonomous, Swedish‑speaking archipelago in the heart of the Baltic Sea, celebrated for its tranquil seas, historic stone towns, and a unique blend of Nordic heritage.

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About United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.

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Aland Islands & United Kingdom: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Aland Islands?

The capital of Aland Islands is Mariehamn.

What currency is used in Aland Islands?

Aland Islands uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Aland Islands located?

Aland Islands is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Aland Islands?

The native name of Aland Islands is Åland.

What are people from Aland Islands called?

People from Aland Islands are referred to as Aland Island.

What is the phone calling code for Aland Islands?

The international dialing code for Aland Islands is +358.

What is the internet domain for Aland Islands?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Aland Islands is .ax.

What time zone is Aland Islands in?

Aland Islands uses the Europe/Mariehamn time zone.

What is Aland Islands known for?

Floating between Sweden and Finland, the Åland Islands are an autonomous, Swedish‑speaking archipelago in the heart of the Baltic Sea, celebrated for its tranquil seas, historic stone towns, and a unique blend of Nordic heritage.

What is the capital of United Kingdom?

The capital of United Kingdom is London.

What is the population of United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has a recorded population of approximately 69,226,000 people.

How big is United Kingdom?

United Kingdom covers an area of about 243,610 km².

What is the population density of United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has a population density of roughly 284 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.69 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has a GDP per capita of approximately $53,246.

What currency is used in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom uses the British pound (GBP), with the symbol £.

Where is United Kingdom located?

United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What are people from United Kingdom called?

People from United Kingdom are referred to as British, UK.

What is the phone calling code for United Kingdom?

The international dialing code for United Kingdom is +44.

What is the internet domain for United Kingdom?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United Kingdom is .uk.

What time zone is United Kingdom in?

United Kingdom uses the Europe/London time zone.

What is United Kingdom known for?

The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.