United Kingdom
Specific status: Akrotiri and Dhekelia‡ · Faroe Islands · Gibraltar · Bailiwick of Guernsey · Isle of Man · Jersey – Limited recognition: Abkhazia‡ · Republic of Artsakh‡ · Gagauzia · Kosovo · South Ossetia‡ · Transnistria · Northern Cyprus‡ · United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus‡
‡: partly located in Europe
The United Kingdom or more formally United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in Europe. The capital is London.
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Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom
(English people)Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom
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MapsEdit
Public figuresEdit
Elizabeth II
(1926–2022)William Shakespeare
(1564–1616)Isaac Newton
(1642–1727)David Hume
(1711-1776)George Stephenson
(1781–1848)Elizabeth I of England
(1533-1603)Henry VIII of England
(1491–1547)David Beckham
(1975–)John Lennon
(1940-1980)Oliver Cromwell
(1599–1658)Winston Churchill
(1874–1965)
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Dartmoor, Devon.
BrexitEdit
Wiki loves MonumentsEdit
Kilchurn Castle
Photograph: MHoserBass Rock
Photograph: Ellievking1Commando Memorial
Photograph: Jock in NorthumberlandArnol Blackhouse
Photograph: David C. WeinczokClifton Suspension Bridge and Observatory, Bristol
Photograph: Chris Lathom-SharpNewport Transporter Bridge
Photograph: Andy PerkinsLeasowe Lighthouse
Photograph: Mark Warren 1973New Brighton Lighthouse
Photograph: Mark Warren 1973Winchester Cathedral, south aisle of retro-choir
Author: Michael CoppinsPerch Rock Lighthouse
Author: Richard J SmithRoyal William Yard at sunset. Plymouth, Devon
Author: Michael ChapmanCommended: Eilean Donan Castle
Author: Syxaxis PhotographyCommended: Bridge at Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate
Author: Hamburg103aCommended: Over the River Cam, the Wooden Bridge, known also as the Mathematical Bridge, joins the two sides of Queens' College
Author: Rafa EsteveCommended: Ribblehead Viaduct
Author: Sterim64Commended: The Royal Albert Hall viewed from a central box in the Grand Tier.
Author: ColinCommended: Some of the remaining textile machinery in the cloth finishing works at Tone Mills.
Author: MsemmettCommended: Seen from Belle Vue Park, an aeroplane leaves a trail over the Transporter Bridge in a winter sunrise.
Author: WelshDaveSt Michaels Mount, Marazion, Cornwall
Author: FuzzypiggyHouses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge, London
Author: FuzzypiggyTower Bridge at Dawn
Author: FuzzypiggyCommended: The Fyrish Monument in December
Author: Reg TaitCommended: Roof of Bell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral
Author: TobiasvonderhaarCommended: Dolwilym Burial Chamber (known as Arthur's Table or Gwal y Filiast)
Author: Karen SawyerCommended: Neist Point Lighthouse
Author: Lionel UlmerCommended: Victorian valves at Victoria Baths, Manchester
Author: RevDaveCommended: The Cloisters below Bute Hall, Glasgow University
Author: Michael HarrisCommended: The National Wallace Monument, Stirling, Scotland
Author: Photofinger