The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, [m] is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the …

5 days ago · British Isles terminology Map showing the terminology commonly used to describe the British Isles, the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and Ireland. The terms used here are a …

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1 day ago · The Kentucky Wildcats faced the Indiana Hoosiers in a college basketball game. Look back at the highlights from UK's nonconference game.

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Nov 29, 2025 · Now for the fun bit: Everyone from England, Scotland and Wales is also British, but not people from Northern Ireland who are Irish (despite also being UK citizens).

It is a constitutional monarchy of four countries which were once separate: England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The British Islands borders the Republic of Ireland. It is part of the …

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the United Kingdom: