The United Kingdom is situated north-west of the European continent between the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. It has a total land area of 244,100 square kilometres, of which nearly 99% is land and the remainder inland water. From north to south it is about 1,000 kilometres long. The UK is part of Europe and is a member of the European Union (EU). The official name of the UK is the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland". The name refers to the union of what were once four separate nations: England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland (though most of Ireland is now independent. Only Northern Ireland is part of the UK now). The United Kingdom is made up of: * England - The capital is London. * Scotland - The capital is Edinburgh . * Wales - The capital is Cardiff. * Northern Ireland - The capital is Belfast. England, Scotland and Wales together form Great Britain. Great Britain and Northern Ireland together form the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" (UK) The capital of the UK is London.
- London Rentals
London apartments and other rentals, in scenic holiday locations. Savor the unique culture and magnificent attractions of London in our classic apartments. - Holiday cottages in Torquay
We stayed in Rosalia Cottage recently as we had a wedding to go to in Torquay.
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