The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland known as the United Kingdom is a sovereign country of Western Europe. Located off the north-west coast of the European continent, the United Kingdom comprises the UK island, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland and many small islands.

London is the capital of England and the whole of the United Kingdom, and is there fore the seat of the United Kingdom's government. Edinburgh and Cardiff are the capitals of Scotland and Wales, respectively, and house their devolved governments.

The United Kingdom (UK) comprises four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.

With over 53 million inhabitants, England is by far the most populous country of the United Kingdom, accounting for 84% of the combined total.

The national symbols of England are rose.

Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and covers the northern third of the island of Great Britain. It shares a border with England to the south, and is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with the North Sea to the east and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the south-west.

 National symbols of Scotland are Thistle

Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain.

 The national symbols of Wales are Leek or Daffodil.

Northern Ireland  is a part of the United Kingdomin the north-east of the island of Ireland variously described as a country, province or region.

The national symbols of Northern Ireland are Flax Flower or Shamrock.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the legislative institution of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It consists of two Chambers: the House of Commons, with elected members and the House of Lords, whose members are generally appointed.