Outline Of The United Kingdom
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the United Kingdom:
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or Britain, is a sovereign island nation located in the British Isles of Western Europe. The United Kingdom comprises the island of Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and a large number of smaller islands.
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