The United Kingdom
Together, the countries of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland form one independent nation known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The island of Great Britain consists of the countries of Wales, England and Scotland. Northern Ireland is located in the island of Ireland. Together, these two islands are commonly known as the British Isles.
The four parts of the United Kingdom differ from one another in many respects.
The most economically and politically important part of the nation is England. It is where the capital city of the U.K., London, is located.
Scotland is located to the north of England. In recent times, there have been efforts to gain independence for the Scottish region.
Wales is located to the west of England. It is an area with two official languages; English and Welsh (Cymru).
Northern Ireland is located to the north of the independent Republic of Ireland.
The map on the right: The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The island of Great Britain consists of the countries of Wales, England and Scotland. Northern Ireland is located in the island of Ireland. Together, these two islands are commonly known as the British Isles.
The four parts of the United Kingdom differ from one another in many respects.
The most economically and politically important part of the nation is England. It is where the capital city of the U.K., London, is located.
Scotland is located to the north of England. In recent times, there have been efforts to gain independence for the Scottish region.
Wales is located to the west of England. It is an area with two official languages; English and Welsh (Cymru).
Northern Ireland is located to the north of the independent Republic of Ireland.
The map on the right: The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.