The full name of the UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The United Kingdom, commonly referred to as the UK, is a sovereign country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. It's composed of four constituent countries:
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
- Northern Ireland
The "Great Britain" part of the name refers to the island containing England, Scotland, and Wales. "Northern Ireland" is geographically separate and located on the island of Ireland. The current full name reflects the union of these entities.
