United Kingdom

The United Kingdom, officially known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is a sovereign country located off the north-western coast of the European continent. Here are some key details:

Geography

The UK comprises four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
It includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands.

The Kingdom of England, which emerged from various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, was unified by Æthelstan in 927 AD.
The Act of Union 1707 joined England and Scotland to create the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Further union with Ireland in 1801 formed the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
The establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922 resulted in the current name.

The UK is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system.
The Monarchy is the ceremonial head of state, currently King Charles III.
The Parliament consists of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Executive power is vested in the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

The UK has a highly developed, market-based economy, ranking among the largest in the world by nominal GDP.
Key sectors include services, particularly financial services, banking, and insurance.
The London Stock Exchange is one of the oldest stock exchanges in the world.

The UK has had a profound influence on Western culture, particularly in literature, music, cinema, and art.
English, the language, originated in England and is now the most widely spoken language globally.
The British Empire spread British culture, law, and language around the world.

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