The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain.
It is a sovereign state in Europe.
The United Kingdom is situated on the British Isles.
The British Isles are separated from European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel.

The western coast of GB is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.
The surface of the British Isles varies very much. The north of Scotland is mountainous and is called Highlands, while the south, which has beautiful valleys and plains, is called Lowlands.
The UK is made up of 4 countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales and doesn`t include Northern Ireland.
The capital of the UK is London.

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