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As the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two World Wars and the Irish republic withdraw from the union. The second half witnessed the dismantling of the Empire and the UK rebuilding itself into a modern and prosperous European nation. As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council, a founding member of NATO, and of the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy; it currently is weighing the degree of its integration with continental Europe. A member of the EU, it chose to remain outside the Economic and Monetary Union for the time being. Constitutional reform is also a significant issue in the UK. The Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly were established in 1999, but the latter was suspended until May 2007 due to wrangling over the peace process.

Borders:

Ireland 360 km

Population:

62,435,709

GDP per capita:

$35,046.59 per capita

Capital with population:

London - 7,500,000

Largest city with population:

London - 7,500,000

Alternative names:

United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, britain, great britain, united kingdom of great britain and northern irela, united king., The United Kingdom,

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British North America 1840-67 Political Divisions in 1867 before Confederation	The British Isles about 1300	Scotland and Northern England: Campaigns of the Pretenders	England, Ireland, and Scotland
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Schooool 18th January 2012	This is stupid. Given it for homework and no answers this is just DUMB!!!
(RE:) Mr. 11th April 2011	Considering that race has only be alive for 100 years, you really shouldn't be surprised its not listed. (You don't see Canadians listed do you?)
Mr. 6th January 2011	This is wrong . mexicans should be included!
Liam 4th March 2010	Max ... are you just reaaaallllllyyyyy stupid? You spelt Ireland Island - more than once! If you're British you should be ashamed of yourself - everyone knows how to spell Ireland from when they're about 6 years old.
Max 23rd January 2010	United Kingdom - The bigger island on the right (Including England, Wales and Scotland) AND Northern Island (a small section of the smaller island on the left). It also includes all of the much much smaller islands that are scattered around the the bigger island. Great Britain - The bigger island on it's own (England, Wales and Scotland) plus all of the much much smaller islands that are scattered around Great Britain. It does not include Northern Island.
Neil 2nd September 2009	George from Leeds, I doubt very much that you are an expert on anything with terrible spelling like that.
Brian 22nd July 2009	I feel the previous comments on Northern Ireland are an over simplification,as a large percentage in the north feel a much greater affinity with the Irish Republic than with "England" or the UK.The government of Northern Ireland was a legacy situation,owing to any local powers being removed during the "troubles".There is now an Assembly-how well it functions I am not aware,but do know that some amenities are still duplicated for religious reasons. http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/
EW 16th December 2005	@ Meeka: The size of the UK is 241,590 sq km (or 150,117 sq miles) as stated by this website. In comparison to the the US States, I'd say they we are around the same size as Montana that is about 236,647 sq km (or 147,046 sq miles)or California, which is about 263,460 sq km (163,707 sq miles). The USA is a total of 5,692,959 sq km (3,537,441 sq miles). As you can imagine, it can feel like were pretty crowded here ;-). if i wanted i would calculate out the number of ppl to one sq km of land....I'll leave that to someone else.....hope that helps somewhat.
James Muskett 22nd August 2005	I really like this website. I wanted to know about cities in England and this super website told me about all of the cities in England. james.muskett@ntlworld.com
TOQEER JAMSHED BUTT 27th May 2005	I WANT TO GO UK
TOQEER JAMSHED BUTT 27th May 2005	I WANT TO GO UK
IJ 31st March 2005	Does anybody have any ideas to why our armed forces are in Iraq? We seem to be in Iraq because the House of Commons supported the government's wish to intervene in support of the foreign policy of the United States administration. "The official US view about the war’s justification remains firm: that Saddam Hussein was an increasing threat, that his overthrow has brought democracy to Iraq, and that the regional consequences of the war across the region are positive." http://www.opendemocracy.net/themes/article-2-2393.jsp We will doubtless remain in Iraq until instructed otherwise - but who should we listen to this time, the US, the EU or the UN?
mansoor 13th December 2004	i wanna now wre is boltan in england because there is no specifies of that inmap
2nd December 2004	I have no idea how u use this website, it may be because i'm blonde!
Sniffy 22nd November 2004	its all good

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