The term Great Britain is used in different meanings. It may indicate a geographical object (the island of Great Britain) or a political object (England, Scotland and Wales in combination). Very often people use it in the meaning of the whole United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland as well) and in this meaning it will be used in this topic.
Great Britain is situated near the north-west coast of continental Europe. It is separated from the mainland by the North Sea and by the English Channel. The whole country occupies the island of Great Britain, the part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands.
London is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. The state’s government is situated there. The capitals of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. The biggest cities of the UK also include Manchester, Glasgow, and Liverpool.
Great Britain consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Together, they form one state – the United Kingdom. It is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system.
Presently the monarch is Queen Elizabeth II. She is the head of state, but the biggest political power belongs to the prime minister (currently Theresa May) and Parliament. The latter consists of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
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