(United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). Island state of northwestern Europe (242,507 km²). Capital: London. Administrative division: 41 counties (England); 22 unitary districts (Wales); 32 unitary districts (Scotland); 26 districts (Northern Ireland). Population: 63,105,654 (2013 estimate). Language: English. Religion: Anglicans 43.5%, Protestants 10%, Catholics 9.8%, other Christians 1.7%, […]

One common misconception about England is that England is part of Great Britain, which is made up of England, Scotland, and Wales. Together with Northern Ireland and some overseas territories, the correct name for the entire state is: “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”. But it is the […]

Yearbook 2002 UK. A train accident at Potters Bar just north of London on May 10 claimed seven lives when a express train derailed and overturned. According to Countryaah website, national day of United Kingdom is every June 4. The accident was caused by a breach on the rail and […]

Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. For a long time, Belfast was synonymous with murder, terror, hatred and destruction. The Northern Ireland conflict, which was primarily a dispute between the Irish Catholic Republicans and the Protestant Union, had claimed many lives. For some time now there has been silence […]