United Kingdom

England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland make up the island country of the United Kingdom, which is located in northwest Europe. Seas such as the Irish Sea, English Channel, Atlantic Ocean, and North Sea round this island country. There are two main landforms in the United Kingdom’s geography: the lowlands and the highlands. The Cheviot Hills divide northern England from Scotland, and the country’s landscape varies from lowland to hilly. The area is mostly watered by three rivers: the Thames, the Seven, and the Humber. There are 800 islands that make up Scotland, and the terrain in this area is known as the Highlands. Wales is characterized by its hilly landscapes, national parks, and rocky coastline. In Snowdonia you can find the Welsh tallest mountains. The mountainous Irish Sea divides Northern Ireland from Great Britain. The United Kingdom has left an indelible impression on the annals of humankind because to its breath-taking natural beauty, illustrious past, and diverse cultural traditions. The country’s cultural, linguistic, literary, musical, theatrical, and cinematic contributions were enormous while it was a superpower. People who live in the United Kingdom may identify as British but also as English, Scottish, Welsh, or Irish, reflecting the country’s diverse population. The British have impeccable manners, impeccable taste in clothing, and a wonderful sense of humour. The capital city of the United Kingdom, London, is a mecca for world-renowned architecture, cuisine, retail therapy, and style. York Minister Cathedral and the city’s network of pedestrian walkways have brought fame to this old walled city. Black and white renaissance architecture abounds in Chester, a city that has a rich cultural history and a 2000-year-old foundation. Popular among mountaineers and hikers, the Lake District is the United Kingdom’s second-largest national park. The rural village of Bath is well-known for its historic Georgian buildings and natural hot springs.

York | Truro | Leeds | Oxford | Cardiff | London | Glasgow | Plymouth | Liverpool | Inverness | Manchester | Edinburgh | Cambridge | Nottingham | Birmingham | Southampton

• Currency: Pound sterling
• Population: 64.1 million
• Time Zone: GMT +01:00
• Area: 243610 km²
• Capital: London
• Official Language: English
• Capital’s calling code: +44-20

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