A United Kingdom

The United Kingdom (UK) is an island country located off northwestern Europe, comprising four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is a sovereign state with a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy, meaning it has a monarch as a ceremonial head of state and an elected parliament that makes laws. The UK has a rich history of influence in global politics, culture, and industry. Its capital is London, a major world city. The UK operates a unified legal and economic system but maintains distinct cultural identities within each nation.