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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Capital – London. Area – 243 809 km ² Population – 6 3 1 8 2 mln Official language – English Currency – Pound sterling. The UK consists of the four countries : England (London) , Scotland (Edinburgh), Wales (Cardiff)
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Capital – London. • Area – 243 809 km² • Population – 63182 mln • Official language – English • Currency – Pound sterling
The UK consists of the four countries: • England (London), • Scotland (Edinburgh), • Wales (Cardiff) • Northern Ireland (Belfast).
The British Government • The legislative branch is in the hands of the Queenand the Parliament (which is the House of Lords and the House of Commons). • The executive branch is represented by the Government — the Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister. • Judicial system is represented by the courts.