The United Kingdom is a sovereign state located off the northwest coast of Europe, consisting of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is known for its rich history, influential culture and central role in world politics and economics.
England
England is a former kingdom and, as a constituent country with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, is part of one sovereign state: the United Kingdom. Of these four, England is the area with the most inhabitants and the largest surface area.
Ireland
Ireland is a European country that covers approximately 80 percent of the island of the same name. The other twenty percent of this island belongs to Northern Ireland, a region with extensive self-government, which belongs to the United Kingdom.