The United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland (the
United Kingdom or the UK) [1] is a
constitutional monarchy in northern
Europe.
The Union comprises four constituent
nations: England, Scotland, Wales,
and Northern Ireland. It occupies
all of the island of Great Britain,
the north-eastern portion of the island
of Ireland and most of the remaining
British Isles. It counts Ireland,
France, Belgium and Netherlands as
its nearest neighbours. The Isle of
Man and the various Channel Islands
are "crown dependencies",
linked to the UK by various ties and
mutual obligations but not part of
it (or of the EU). Gibraltar is a
British territory within the EU with
its own autonomous government.
The UK today is a diverse patchwork
of native and immigrant cultures,
possessing a fascinating history and
dynamic modern culture, both of which
remain hugely influential in the wider
world. Although Britannia no longer
rules the waves, the UK is still a
popular destination for many travellers.
The capital city of the United Kingdom
(and the largest city) is London.
Cities
Many cities and towns in the United
Kingdom are of interest to travellers
outside the capital city of London.
Following is an alphabetical selection
of nine - others are listed under their
specific regions:
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