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United Kingdom

History

The Laws in Wales Acts integrated Wales into the English legal system.
Union of the Crowns tied the territory into a wider political structure.
Treaty of Union tied the territory into a wider political structure.
Acts of Union of England and Scotland tied the territory into a wider political structure.
Acts of Union of Great Britain and Ireland tied the territory into a wider political structure.
Irish Free State Constitution Act set or updated United Kingdom's constitutional framework.
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CapitalLondon
Population69.3M
Area242,495 km2
CurrencyBritish pound

Short facts

RegionNorthern Europe / British Isles
LanguageEnglish
Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • London: World-class museums, royal palaces and a global cultural hub in one city.
  • Scottish Highlands: Dramatic glens, lochs, whisky distilleries and castles in wild scenery.
  • Shakespeare Country: Stratford-upon-Avon, the Globe Theatre and 400 years of living dramatic tradition.

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Planning questions

What is United Kingdom known for?London, Scottish Highlands, Shakespeare Country.
What is the capital?London.
Which language is useful?English.
When is the national day?No official national day.

Known for

LondonWorld-class museumsroyal palacesScottish HighlandsDramatic glenslochswhisky distilleriesShakespeare Country