United Kingdom
The UK is a medium-sized country with an area of 244,820 km2 and is the 77th largest country in the world. The capital of the Great Britain is London. With over 65 million inhabitants, the United Kingdom is one of the most densely populated countries in Europe.
The official language is English, the most universal language of the modern world. Although other languages are also used, such as Scottish and Irish. The dominant religion is Anglicanism.
What can be said about the British or what do people in other countries think of them? They are very polite, have a set time for afternoon tea, drive in the left lane of the road, and are known for their slightly dark humor. All these features make them really recognizable.
The originality of the inhabitants of Great Britain, the propensity of many of them for nightlife, love for live music and pubs, are in themselves reasons enough to visit the country. However, the UK is also considered to be a defining factor in innovative trends on the European continent, and it also has a lot to offer culturally.
The correct name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is the largest island nation in Europe. This state consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as the surrounding British Isles and subordinate territories.
In Russia, this island nation is often referred to simply as Great Britain or England. However, this is not entirely correct, since the concept of Great Britain actually refers only to the geographical name of the main island of the archipelago.
The largest part of the country is England, its area is 130,395 square kilometers (total: 243,610 square kilometers). In addition to the capital London, the largest cities in the UK are Liverpool, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester and Bristol.
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