REGIONS OF THE UK

The whole name of the country is the United Kingdom of of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The capital: London.

Population: 67,886,004

Currency: pound sterling (£)

The first thing we should know is that the UK consists of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (yes, they are actually countries within a country! Why? Because once all the four were independent countries and when they were united, they kept their "country status").

Let's see each country that is located within the UK more closely!

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This country shares land borders with Wales and Scotland. Its capital is London.

This country covers the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Its capital is Edinburgh.

This country with a Celtic culture is surrounded by the Irish Sea to the north and west. Its capital is Cardiff.

Northern Ireland

This country is located on the island of Ireland and shares the culture of both countries - Ireland and the UK. Its capital is Belfast.

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REGIONS OF THE UK

England

This country shares land borders with Wales and Scotland. Its capital is London.

Scotland

This country covers the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Its capital is Edinburgh.

Wales

This country with a Celtic culture is surrounded by the Irish Sea to the north and west. Its capital is Cardiff.

Northern Ireland

This country is located on the island of Ireland and shares the culture of both countries - Ireland and the UK. Its capital is Belfast.

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