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.
United Kingdom | History, Population, Map, Flag, Capital, & Facts
WEB22 hours 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland summary
WEBUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or United Kingdom or Great Britain, Island country, western Europe, North Atlantic Ocean. It 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.
United Kingdom country profile - BBC News
WEB22 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 known as the home of both modern parliamentary...
United Kingdom - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Europe. 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. comparison ranking: total 80. Area - …
Great Britain | Definition, Countries, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · The term Great Britain, which this article uses as a geographic designation, is often used as a synonym for the United Kingdom, a political entity that includes England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales and that was once part of the British Empire.
United Kingdom membership of the European Union - Wikipedia
WEBThe United Kingdom (along with the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar) was a member state of the European Union (EU) and of its predecessor the European Communities (EC) – principally the European Economic Community (EEC) …
Geography of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia
WEBEnvironment. Geography of dependent territories. See also. Notes. References. External links. Geography of the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54°0′N 2°30′W. The United Kingdom is a sovereign state located off the north-western coast of continental Europe.
United Kingdom - The World Factbook
WEBDec 29, 2021 · Europe. 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. Area - …
The United Kingdom | Fact Sheets on the European Union | European …
WEBFeb 1, 2020 · The United Kingdom (UK) joined the European Union in 1973, having maintained a long-standing relationship with the bloc since its founding. In 2016, following a referendum, it became the first Member State to end its EU membership. The UK’s exit from the EU was governed by a withdrawal agreement signed on 17 October 2019.
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