Chapter 2 · What Is the UK?
The Four Nations of the UK
Source: Handbook p.10
The United Kingdom is made up of four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. England is the largest by population (over 80%). The capital city is London. Great Britain refers to England, Scotland, and Wales — it does not include Northern Ireland. The Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) are linked to the UK but are not part of it.
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