WHAT IS UK?

UK stands for the United Kingdom.

It is a sovereign country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. The full official name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Quick Facts:

• Capital: London
• Population: ~67-68 million
• Currency: Pound Sterling (£ / GBP)
• Official Language: English (with recognized regional languages like Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, and Irish)
• Government: Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy

What does the UK consist of?

The UK is made up of four constituent countries:

1. England (the largest, with the capital London)
2. Scotland (to the north, capital Edinburgh)
3. Wales (to the west, capital Cardiff)
4. Northern Ireland (on the island of Ireland, capital Belfast)

(Note: Great Britain is the island that contains England, Scotland, and Wales – but the UK also includes Northern Ireland.)

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