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
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
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 - …
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. Capital: London.
Great Britain | Definition, Countries, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Britain. Great Britain. The United Kingdom. The British Isles. See all videos for this article. Great Britain, island lying to the east of the island of Ireland and off the northwestern coast of Europe. It consists of England, Scotland, and Wales.
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) …
United Kingdom–European Union relations - Wikipedia
WEBAmbassador Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby. Relations between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) are governed, since 1 January 2021, by the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). Relations trace back to the foundation of the European Communities, the …
The United Kingdom | Fact Sheets on the European Union | European …
WEBThe 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.
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 - …
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