Many people often assume that the terms England, Great Britain, and the United Kingdom are interchangeable, but they’re ...

The United Kingdom is a state made up of the historic countries of England, Wales and Scotland, as well as Northern Ireland. It is known as the home of both modern parliamentary democracy and the ...

Nonetheless, the United Kingdom remains an economic and military power with great political and cultural influence around the world. Read more country profiles , external - Profiles by BBC ...