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THE UNITED KINGDOMTHE UNITED KINGDOM
The United Kingdom is located off the The United Kingdom is located off the northwestern coast of Europe and it is northwestern coast of Europe and it is surrounded by the waters of the surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean , the North Sea , the Atlantic Ocean , the North Sea , the English Channel and the Irish Sea.English Channel and the Irish Sea.
The United Kingdom is joined to the The United Kingdom is joined to the continent through the Channel Tunnel or continent through the Channel Tunnel or the Eurotunnel. This underwater the Eurotunnel. This underwater construction joins the cities of Dover in construction joins the cities of Dover in England and Calais in France.England and Calais in France.
The Eurotunnel
The United Kingdom is a union of The United Kingdom is a union of four constituent countries.four constituent countries.
1. England1. EnglandIts capital is the city of LondonIts capital is the city of London
2. Wales2. WalesIts capital is the city of CardiffIts capital is the city of Cardiff
3. Northern Ireland3. Northern IrelandIts capital is the city of BelfastIts capital is the city of Belfast
4. Scotland4. ScotlandIts capital is the city of EdinburghIts capital is the city of Edinburgh
The United Kingdom is a The United Kingdom is a parliamentary democracy with its with its
seat of government in London, the seat of government in London, the capital. It is a constitutional capital. It is a constitutional
monarchy with Her Majesty Queen monarchy with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state. Elizabeth II as the head of state.
Government
Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace It serves as both the office and It serves as both the office and
London residence of Her MajestyLondon residence of Her Majesty
The National SymbolsThe National Symbols
The flag
The Royal Coat of Arms