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United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a country in Europe, although it is separated from most of this continent by the English Channel. The UK, as it is called, consists of four parts: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
History
The United Kingdom has its roots in England, which has existed as a kingdom for over a thousand years. It was conquered by the Roman Empire and then was raided by Vikings a few hundred years after the Romans left the area. Although in the 11th century the Normans conquered England, England was able to develop gradually, especially after the Middle Ages. It became politically united with neighboring countries during the 2nd millennium and, during the 19th and 20th centuries, built up an empire that was 13.7 square miles in area.[1] As the 20th century progressed, however, the British Empire disintegrated as the empire's territories were set free.
As of 2017, the population of the United Kingdom is 66 million.[2]
Geography
Although most of the United Kingdom is on the island of Britain, Northern Ireland is on the island of Ireland. There are also many overseas territories that Britain holds which are around the world.
