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2 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.
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United Kingdom - Economy, Trade, Manufacturing: The United...
- The Highland Zone
United Kingdom - Highlands, Islands, Geography: The creation...
- 18th-Century Britain, 1714–1815
United Kingdom - 18th-century Britain, 1714–1815: When Georg...
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An increasing share of the United Kingdom’s trade is with...
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In 1801 legislation united Great Britain with Ireland to...
- James I (1603–25)
United Kingdom - Monarchy, Union, Parliament: James VI, king...
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United Kingdom - Flora, Fauna, Ecosystems: Except for...
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United Kingdom - Christianity, Islam, Judaism: The various...
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1 day ago · This article treats the physical and human geography of Europe. For discussion of individual countries of the continent, see specific articles by name—e.g., Italy, Poland, and United Kingdom. For discussion of major cities of the continent, see specific articles by name—e.g., Rome, Warsaw, and London.
22 hours ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Northern Ireland, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government. Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, occupies the northeastern quadrant of the island of Ireland and is sometimes referred to as Ulster.
5 days ago · The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a highly developed constitutional monarchy composed of Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland. Read the Department of State Fact Sheet on the United Kingdom (UK) for additional information on U.S.-UK relations.
5 days ago · The United Kingdom is a sovereign state that comprises four countries – England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each of these countries has its own distinctive culture, traditions, and landscapes, making the UK a diverse and fascinating destination for travelers.
2 days ago · Demographics of England. The non-metropolitan counties and unitary authorities of England in 2020 by total population. The demography of England has since 1801 been measured by the decennial national census, and is marked by centuries of population growth and urbanization.
3 days ago · South East England is one of the nine official regions of England in the United Kingdom at the first level of ITL for statistical purposes. It consists of the counties of Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex.