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The '''United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland''' (UK) comprises the countries of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is a Nation State. The [[Channel Isles]] and the [[Isle of Man]] are not part of the United Kingdom, but are within The British Isles, and are included in this Wiki for convenience. "Great Britain" is the largest island within the British Isles, but is a term often used interchangeably with The United Kingdom. | The '''United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland''' (UK) comprises the countries of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is a Nation State. The [[Channel Isles]] and the [[Isle of Man]] are not part of the United Kingdom, but are within The British Isles, and are included in this Wiki for convenience. "Great Britain" is the largest island within the British Isles, but is a term often used interchangeably with The United Kingdom. | ||
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Revision as of 18:37, 12 November 2011
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) comprises the countries of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is a Nation State. The Channel Isles and the Isle of Man are not part of the United Kingdom, but are within The British Isles, and are included in this Wiki for convenience. "Great Britain" is the largest island within the British Isles, but is a term often used interchangeably with The United Kingdom.
London is the capital city of England and is where the government of the UK is situated. The countirs Wales and Scotland have devolved governments, giving them certain powers that affect their regional governance. Cardiff's assembly is in the welsh capital city of Cardiff, Scotland's government is located in Hollyrood.
