General Overview The United Kingdom (also known as Britain) is a sovereign state located to the northwest of France, and spans 94,060 square miles. Its climate is mild, and rainfall is prevalent between September and January, with more than half of the days being overcast. The UK is made up of the providence of Northern Ireland, as well as Scotland, England, and Wales (together considered a country); it entered the European Union in 1973. Its 64.1 million citizens primarily speak English, however…
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