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UNITED KINGDOM  ( UK )

The United Kingdom, which is also known as United Kingdom of Great Britain, Britain, or the UK, is an island country which retains independence and sovereignty. It is located off the coast of the continental European mainland to the Northwest. The primary territory of the United Kingdom is Great Britain, which is an island. The island of Ireland is the location for the Northeast portion of the United Kingdom territory. Other small islands around the main island are included as parts of the United Kingdom as well. With the exception of the shared border with the country of Ireland, the United Kingdom is completely surrounded by bodies of water. The United Kingdom also retains leadership over fourteen territories located overseas, all of which are remnants of the original British Empire.

The country of the United Kingdom is comprised of four distinct countries: Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England. Its government is ran through a parliamentary system. London is the capital city. The United Kingdom is also ran by a head of state, which is through a constitutional monarchy.