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United Kingdom is an island country in northwestern Europe. More than 70 countries are larger in size, and the United Kingdom has only about 1 per cent of the world's people. It has few natural resources.

Yet for hundreds of years, the United Kingdom has been one of the world's most important countries. The British started the Industrial Revolution. They founded the largest empire in history. They have produced some of the world's greatest scientists, explorers, artists, and political leaders.

The United Kingdom is really four countries united under one government. These countries are England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
The nation's official name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people call the country the United Kingdom, the UK, Great Britain, or simply Britain. London is the capital and largest city.

A Short Background

Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface.

The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two World Wars. The second half witnessed the dismantling of the Empire and the UK rebuilding itself into a modern and prosperous European nation.

As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council, a founding member of NATO, and of the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy; it currently is weighing the degree of its integration with continental Europe.

A member of the EU, it chose to remain outside of the European Monetary Union for the time being. Constitutional reform is also a significant issue in the UK. Regional assemblies with varying degrees of power opened in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland in 1999.

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Topography of United Kingdom - Read more about the geography and topography of United Kingdom

History of United Kingdom - Presents a detailed historical background and culture of United Kingdom

Life & People of United Kingdom - Study the characteristics, background, and details on the people of United Kingdom

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Holidays in United Kingdom - Check out a list of the local holidays in United Kingdom

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Newstands in United Kingdom - Browse through a collection of local online newspapers of United Kingdom

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Geography of United Kingdom - Highlights the location, map references, area, land boundaries, climate, natural resources, land use, natural hazards, environment, and geography of United Kingdom

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Transportation in United Kingdom - Offers statistical details on the railways, highways, waterways, ports & harbors, airports, and other facts on transportation in United Kingdom

Military of United Kingdom - Provides statistics on military branches, army, air force, navy, manpower, military service, expenditure, and facts on military in United Kingdom

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