The United Kingdom

​The United Kingdom is located in the nort-western coast of mainland Europe. It includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland and many smaller islands within the British Isles.

The United Kingdom consists of four parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The rest of the island of Ireland is an independent country, called the Republic of Ireland.​

The capital city of England and the United Kingdom in general is London. Cardiff is the capital city of Wales. Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland.

The most well-known landmark in the city of London is Big Ben, nickname of the Great Bell, the striking clock at the north end of the palace of Westminster.