The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, [m] is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It …

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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...

Around the UK are the North Sea, the English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean. The UK also rules, usually indirectly, a number of smaller places (mostly islands) around the world, which are known as …

Population of the United Kingdom: 64,105,700 (2013 estimate) making it the 22nd most populous country and, with a population density of 259/km 2 (679/sq.mile), ranking it 51st on the List of …

Dec 15, 2025 · The new head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service MI6 has warned the nation in her first public speech that the UK is “now operating in a space between peace and war” and “the front ...

5 days ago · Great Britain is the main island on which England, Wales and Scotland are located. Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands (Guernsey and Jersey) are neither part of Great Britain nor …

Description: This map shows islands, countries (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland), country capitals and major cities in the United Kingdom. You may download, print or use the above map for …