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  1. United Kingdom - Wikipedia

    The BBC historically preferred to use "Britain" as shorthand only for Great Britain, though the present style guide does not take a position except that "Great Britain" excludes Northern Ireland.

  2. United Kingdom | History, Population, Map, Flag, Capital ...

    3 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 …

  3. United Kingdom - The World Factbook

    Dec 23, 2025 · Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic.

  4. United Kingdom - Wikiwand

    The 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 coa...

  5. United Kingdom | Culture, Facts & Travel | - CountryReports

    2 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 …

  6. UK News | Top Stories from the UK | Reuters

    7 hours ago · Britain's Marks & Spencer saw strong demand for its upmarket food at Christmas, but shoppers spent less on fashion, home and beauty in its stores, compounding the lingering impact …

  7. United Kingdom - A Country Profile - Nations Online Project

    The country on the island of Great Britain in north-western Europe comprises England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, which occupies the northeastern part of the island of Ireland.

  8. United Kingdom Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

    The country is made up of two main islands: Great Britain and Ireland, though only Northern Ireland is part of the political map of the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland is independent. The …

  9. United Kingdom - New World Encyclopedia

    The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or Britain) is a state located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe.

  10. The Official Website For UK Tourism | VisitBritain

    Make the most of your trip to Britain and explore like a local with our hand-picked itineraries. We shine a spotlight on some of Britain’s must-see regions. Ahead of a trip to Britain, here's the key things to …