The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the United Kingdom:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – sovereign country in Europe, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK), or Britain.[1][2][3] Lying off the north-western coast of the European mainland, it includes the island of Great Britain—a term also applied loosely to refer to the whole country—the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland and many smaller islands.
Main articles: Countries of the United Kingdom and Subdivisions of the United Kingdom |
Not to be confused with Commonwealth of England. |
The United Kingdom is a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations
Geography of the United Kingdom
See also: Geography of England, Geography of Northern Ireland, Geography of Scotland, and Geography of Wales |
List of ecoregions in the United Kingdom
Demography of the United Kingdom
See also: Demography of England, Demography of Scotland, Demography of Wales, and Demography of Northern Ireland |
Ethnic groups in the United Kingdom
Main articles: His Majesty's Government, Monarchy of the United Kingdom, and Politics of the United Kingdom |
See also: Republicanism in the United Kingdom |
Foreign relations of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a member of:[1]
Main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom |
See § History
Main articles: English law and Welsh law |
Transport in the United Kingdom
See also: Economy of England, Economy of Scotland, Economy of Wales, and Economy of Northern Ireland |
Main pages: History of the United Kingdom and Current events of the United Kingdom |
See also: History of England, History of Scotland, History of Wales, and History of Northern Ireland |
See also: Culture of England, Culture of Northern Ireland, Culture of Scotland, and Culture of Wales |
Architecture of the United Kingdom
Languages of the United Kingdom
Demography of the United Kingdom
Religion in the United Kingdom
Sport in the United Kingdom The following are the major sports; local groups may well play many others.
Main articles: Football in the United Kingdom and Association football |