The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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The English-speaking world. Countries in dark blue have a majority of

The English-speaking world.
Countries in dark blue have a majority of

native speakers.
Countries in light blue have English as an official language.
English is also one of the official language of the European Union.
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
(commonly

known as the United Kingdom,
the UK or Britain)
is a sovereign state, an island country including Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and many small islands.
The UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea.
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The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and consists of four

The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and consists of four

countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. It is governed by a parlamentary system with its seat of government in London.
Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state of the UK
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Buckingham Palace – Queen’s Residence

Buckingham Palace – Queen’s Residence

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The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, which is almost

The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster,
which is almost

always referred to popularly and informally as
Westminster Abbey,
is a large, mainly Gothic church, in Westminster, London.
It is the traditional place of coronation of British monarchs.
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The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament

The Palace of Westminster,
also known as the Houses of Parliament

or
Westminster Palace, is the meeting place of the two houses
of the Parliament of the United Kingdom —
the House of Lords and the House of Commons
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Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London,

Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London,

over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name.
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Trafalgar Square is a tourist attraction, and one of the most

Trafalgar Square is a tourist attraction, and one of the most

famous squares in the UK and the world. At its centre is Nelson’s Column’s, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. The square is also used as a location for political demonstrations and community gatherings, such as the celebration of New Year's Eve in London.
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Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the

Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the

clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and is often extended to refer to the clock or the clock tower as well.
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Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the

Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress,
more commonly known as the

Tower of London,
is a historic castle and scheduled monument in central London, on the north bank of the River Thames.
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London is Europe's largest financial centre and one of the world's

London
is Europe's largest financial centre and one of the world's

largest financial centres alongside New York.