United Kingdom

Last Updated: Feb. 16, 2011

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) is comprised of the island of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland. For more information on the UK see Great Britain.

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