United Kingdom

geographical name

1
or in full United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland country in western Europe in the British Isles comprising Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland; capital London area 94,058 square miles (243,610 square kilometers), population 65,105,000
2
or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland country 1801–1921 comprising Great Britain and Ireland

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“United Kingdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/United%20Kingdom. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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