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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom ( UK) or Britain, [k] is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. [13] [14] It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
British people or Britons, also known colloquially as Brits, are the citizens of the United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territories, and the Crown dependencies. British nationality law governs modern British citizenship and nationality, which can be acquired, for instance, by descent from British nationals.
British Empire, a worldwide system of dependencies — colonies, protectorates, and other territories—that over a span of some three centuries was brought under the sovereignty of the crown of Great Britain and the administration of the British government.
Culture of the United Kingdom. The culture of the United Kingdom is influenced by its combined nations' history; its historically Christian religious life, its interaction with the cultures of Europe, the individual cultures of England, Wales and Scotland and the impact of the British Empire.
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1 day ago · flag of the United Kingdom. Audio File: Anthem of United Kingdom ( see article) Head Of Government: Prime Minister: Rishi Sunak. Capital: London. Population: (2024 est.) 68,278,000. Currency Exchange Rate: 1 USD equals 0.797 British pound. Head Of State: Sovereign: King Charles III. Recent News. May 5, 2024, 3:57 PM ET (AP)
Great Britain, therefore, is a geographic term referring to the island also known simply as Britain. It’s also a political term for the part of the United Kingdom made up of England, Scotland, and Wales (including the outlying islands that they administer, such as the Isle of Wight).
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7 hrs ago UK. Baby who suffered cardiac arrest at theme park dies. A woman was arrested on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury, police say. 9 hrs ago Berkshire. MP calls...
