United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom, often referred to simply as the UK or Britain, is a country located in Northwestern Europe, just off the mainland. It consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The United Kingdom, often referred to simply as the UK or Britain, is a country located in Northwestern Europe, just off the mainland. It consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The UK encompasses the island of Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands in the British Isles, covering an area of about 94,354 square miles. Northern Ireland shares a border with the Republic of Ireland, while the rest of the UK is surrounded by various bodies of water, including the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, and the Irish Sea.
The UK encompasses the island of Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands in the British Isles, covering an area of about 94,354 square miles. Northern Ireland shares a border with the Republic of Ireland, while the rest of the UK is surrounded by various bodies of water, including the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, and the Irish Sea.
As of 2023, the estimated population of the UK is over 68.2 million, with London being the capital and the largest city.
As of 2023, the estimated population of the UK is over 68.2 million, with London being the capital and the largest city.