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The United Kingdom

The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The country is located on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands and many smaller ones. The two large islands are Great Britain and Ireland.

The country is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the English Channel and the North Sea. The Irish Sea separates Great Britain from Ireland. The English Channel separated the UK from the Continent. Recently the English Channel Tunnel, which links France and England, has been built.

The geographical position has made the UK a commercial and maritime power. The United Kingdom is made up of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The capital of Great Britain is London, which is more than twenty centuries old. The British Isles have many rivers, but they are not very long. The Severn in England is the longest river. However, the most important river is the Thames.

There are many beautiful lakes, but no great forests on the British Isles today. There are many mountains in the north of England and in Scotland, but they are not very high.

The population of the United Kingdom is above 57 million. The main nationalities are the English and the Scots, the Welsh and the Irish. Each of these four nationalities has their own language and culture.

The UK is a constitutional monarchy. In law, the Head of State is the Queen. In practice, the Queen reigns, but does not rule. The country is ruled by the elected government with the Prime Minister at the head. The British Parliament consists of two chambers the House of Lords and The House of Commons.

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