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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 .
Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom – British royal regalia; English overseas possessions – Territories ruled by Kingdom of England; List of English monarchs – English monarchs until 1707; Privy Council of England – Body of advisers to the sovereign of the Kingdom of England; Notes
The second stage in the development of the United Kingdom took effect on 1 January 1801, when Great Britain merged with the Ireland to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland . The legislative union of Great Britain and Ireland was completed under the Act of Union 1800. The country's name was changed to "United Kingdom of Great ...
