Countries of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia
WEBSince 1922, the United Kingdom has been made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain) and Northern Ireland (variously described as a country, province, jurisdiction or region).
United Kingdom - Wikipedia
WEBThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Countries of the United Kingdom - Wikiwand
WEBSince 1922, the United Kingdom has been made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK Prime Minister's website has used the phrase "countries within a country" to describe the United Kingdom.
United Kingdom - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 7, 2024 · The UK was an active member of the EU after its accession in 1973, although it chose to remain outside the Economic and Monetary Union. However, motivated in part by frustration at a remote bureaucracy in Brussels and massive migration into the country, UK citizens on 23 June 2016 voted by 52 to 48 percent to leave the EU.
United Kingdom | History, Population, Map, Flag, Capital, & Facts
WEB2 days ago · United Kingdom, island country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. It comprises the whole of the island of Great Britain—which contains England, Wales, and Scotland—as well as the northern portion of the island of Ireland. Its capital is London.
United Kingdom country profile - BBC News
WEBMay 22, 2023 · United Kingdom country profile - BBC News. 22 May 2023. The United Kingdom is a state made up of the historic countries of England, Wales and Scotland, as well as Northern Ireland. It is...
Countries of the United Kingdom - Simple English Wikipedia, …
WEBCountries of the United Kingdom. The countries of the United Kingdom are the non-sovereign countries that make up the UK. They share the same head of state, passport, military and sovereignty under the name of the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland". In decreasing order of area they are: England. Scotland. Wales.
Great Britain - Wikipedia
WEBGreat Britain. Coordinates: 54°N 2°W. Great Britain (commonly shortened to Britain) is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north-west coast of continental Europe, consisting of the countries England, Scotland and Wales.
United Kingdom - The World Factbook
WEBDec 29, 2021 · Area. total: 243,610 sq km. land: 241,930 sq km. water: 1,680 sq km. note 1: the percentage area breakdown of the four UK countries is: England 53%, Scotland 32%, Wales 9%, and Northern Ireland 6%. note 2: includes Rockall and the Shetland Islands, which are part of Scotland. country comparison to the world: 80.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland summary
WEBIt comprises Great Britain ( England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland. Area: 93,630 sq mi (242,500 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 68,278,000. Capital: London.
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