The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, [m] is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

3 days ago · United Kingdom, island country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. The United Kingdom 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. The name Britain is sometimes used to refer to the United Kingdom as a whole.

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, often shortened to the United Kingdom (or UK), or just Britain, is a sovereign country in Western Europe. It is a constitutional monarchy of four countries which were once separate: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Jul 10, 2023 · The United Kingdom, colloquially known as the UK, occupies a significant portion of the British Isles, located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. The United Kingdom is bordered to the south by the English Channel, which separates it from continental Europe, and to the west by the Irish Sea and North Atlantic Ocean.

Located off the northwest coast of Europe, the United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The biggest part of the United Kingdom (also called the U.K.) is …

Jul 9, 2024 · The United Kingdom is a state made up of the historic countries of England, Wales and Scotland, as well as Northern Ireland. It is known as the home of both modern parliamentary democracy and...

1 day ago · Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's Reform UK party speaks at a regional conference in Trowbridge, southern Britain, February 9, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville/ File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights ...

Jun 23, 2016 · Find exciting and relevant statistics and facts about the United Kingdom.

Feb 13, 2025 · The UK economy grew by 0.1% between October and December, surpassing forecasts of a 0.1% decline In December alone, GDP rose by 0.4%, helped by strong trading at pubs and bars, as well as ...