UK

1. The United Kingdom (UK) is a sovereign country in Northwest Europe, comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
2. It has a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with King Charles III as the current monarch.
3. The capital and largest city is London, a global financial and cultural hub.
4. The UK was a major colonial power, forming the British Empire, and remains influential in global affairs.
5. It is a founding member of NATO, the UN Security Council, and was part of the EU until Brexit in 2020.
6. The pound sterling (£) is the world’s oldest currency still in use.
7. Famous landmarks include Big Ben, Stonehenge, Buckingham Palace, and the Scottish Highlands.
8. The UK has a rich cultural legacy in literature (Shakespeare, Dickens), music (The Beatles), and science (Newton, Darwin).
9. It has a temperate maritime climate, with frequent rain and mild temperatures.
10. The UK is known for traditions like afternoon tea, football (soccer), and the Royal Family.

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