Great Britain

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) is located on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 244 000 square kilometers. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are, respectively, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. Great Britain itself consists of England, Scotland and Wales and does not include Northern Ireland. The capital of UK is London.

1. Great Britain: General Facts
2. The History of Great Britain
2.1. Britain in the reign of Elizabeth
2.2. Britain in the seventeenth century
2.3. Britain in the eighteenth century
2.4. Britain in the nineteenth century
2.5. Britain in the twentieth century
3. Culture of Great Britain
3.1. Cultural Life in Great Britain
3.2. Musical culture of Great Britain
3.3. Art Galleries
3.4. The British Theatre