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Games in the United Kingdom (United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland)
Banner of the United Kingdom | |
| Population | 67.79 Million |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 93,410 mi² |
| Capital | London |
| Official Language | English |
| Play/Deal Direction | Clockwise |
| Most Common Deck | Standard International |
| Most Famous Card Game | Cribbage |
| Rank (high→low) | A K Q J 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 |
The United Kingdom is well known for a large number of classic games that are still well played today. It is the birthplace of Cribbage, and many believe also the modern form of Contract Bridge as played. A lot of historical games, although little played, had also been developed in Britain.