Is United Kingdom a country?

Although the United Kingdom, as a sovereign state, is a country, England, Scotland, Wales and, to a lesser degree, Northern Ireland, are also regarded as countries, though they are not sovereign states. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have devolved self-government. read more

Countries of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom (UK) comprises four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Within the United Kingdom, a unitary sovereign state, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have gained a degree of autonomy through the process of devolution. read more

The United Kingdom is a country of western Europe. It is made up of four parts: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The country’s full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Sometimes the country is called Great Britain, or just Britain. read more