British isles terminology map showing the terminology commonly used to describe the british isles, the united kingdom, great britain, and ireland. The united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland, commonly known as the united kingdom (uk) or britain, [m] is a country in northwestern europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. Provides an overview of the united kingdom, including key events and facts about this european country. England, scotland, wales (which collectively make up great britain) and northern ireland (variously described as a country, [1] province, [2][3][4] jurisdiction [5] or region [6][7]). This map shows islands, countries (england, scotland, wales, northern ireland), country capitals and major cities in the united kingdom.
It comprises england, scotland, wales and northern ireland. Britain said it will begin implementing a deal to return some migrants who arrive on small boats to france within days, a key part of its plans to cut illegal migration, after a treaty on the. The uk also rules, usually indirectly, a number of smaller places (mostly islands) around the world, which are known as british overseas territories. Around the uk are the north sea, the english channel and the atlantic ocean. The united kingdom, colloquially known as the uk, occupies a significant portion of the british isles, located off the northwestern coast of mainland europe.
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Since 1922, the united kingdom has been made up of four countries: The terms used here are a mixture of geographic and political labels. Joe bennett says lindsay and craig foreman have been held in solitary confinement.