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 United Kingdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The United Kingdom, often referred to as "Britain", is a constitutional monarchy and unitary state composed through a political union of four constituent entities: the three constituent countries of England, Scotland and Wales (known as the Home Nations) on Great Britain, and the province of Northern Ireland on the island of Ireland.
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, with executive power exercised on behalf of the Queen by the Prime Minister and other cabinet ministers who head departments.
The Act of Union 1800 united the Kingdom of Great Britain with the Kingdom of Ireland, which had been gradually brought under English control between 1169 and 1691, to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom   (6172 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - United Kingdom
United Kingdom, UK, and Britain are all proper terms for the entire nation, although the term Britain is also often used when talking about the island of Great Britain.
Several dependencies and dependent territories are associated with the United Kingdom.
United Kingdom, constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe, officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761553483/United_Kingdom.html   (2266 words)

  
 United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy, with a queen and a Parliament that has two houses: the House of Lords, with 574 life peers, 92 hereditary peers, and 26 bishops; and the House of Commons, which has 651 popularly elected members.
Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies of the United Kingdom - Anguilla Bermuda British Indian Ocean Territory British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Channel...
News and Views: African-Born Blacks in the United Kingdom Are Far More Likely Than Whites to Hold a College Degree
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108078.html   (2954 words)

  
 GUIDE TO LAW ONLINE: United Kingdom
JURIST: United Kingdom (University of Pittsburgh School of Law)
Natural Resources Legislation: United Kingdom (University of Denver College of Law)
Portals to the World: United Kingdom (Library of Congress)
http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/uk.html   (523 words)

  
 United Kingdom - Wikitravel
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the United Kingdom or the UK) [1] occupies all of the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern portion of the island of Ireland and most of the remaining British Isles.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country made up of several nations and territories:
The capital city of the United Kingdom (and of England) is London.
http://wikitravel.org/en/United_Kingdom   (8469 words)

  
 United Kingdom News
Chelsea all but sealed its defence of the English Premier League title today, defeating Bolton Wanderers 2-0 to open up a seemingly unassailable nine-point lead over Manchester United with just four games...
ARTHUR MACMILLAN EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT PRIVATE school pupils have been barred from a taxpayer-funded scheme to create Scotland's entrepreneurs of the future.
Phone numbers across the United Kingdom could be about to change again.
http://www.topix.net/world/united-kingdom   (698 words)

  
 United Kingdom and Gibraltar (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a highly developed constitutional monarchy comprised of Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland.
Penalties for breaking the law can be more severe than in the United States for similar offenses.
Persons violating British law, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested or imprisoned.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/uk.html   (2921 words)

  
 United Kingdom
The United Kingdom hopes to increase the share of electricity generated by renewables from 3% in 2001 to 10% by 2010.
The United Kingdom is an Annex I country under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Environmental conditions in the United Kingdom have improved in recent years.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/ukenv.html   (2105 words)

  
 WTO The United Kingdom - Member information
(These sites are selected by the delegation of the United Kingdom)
The United Kingdom is also included in dispute settlement cases of the EU/EC.
The United Kingdom has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995.
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/united_kingdom_e.htm   (307 words)

  
 United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations
It is composed of representatives of all Member States, each of which has one vote.
The General Assembly is the main deliberative organ of the United Nations.
Welcome to the UK Mission to the United Nations homepage.
http://www.ukun.org   (194 words)

  
 Technorati Tag: united kingdom
The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for Web sites, nominated Technorati for...
See the United Kingdom The New York Times presents a special UK travel section.
SkyAuction.com: United Kingdom Tickets United Kingdom auctions start at $1.
http://www.technorati.com/tag/united+kingdom   (527 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- United Kingdom
conventional long form: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; note - Great Britain includes England, Scotland, and Wales
CIA - The World Factbook -- United Kingdom
This page was last updated on 29 March, 2006
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/print/uk.html   (1692 words)

  
 Ethnologue report for United Kingdom
The United Kingdom represents the Isle of Man at the United Nations.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
[See also SIL publications on the languages of United Kingdom.]
http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=United+Kingdom   (500 words)

  
 United Kingdom Country Analysis Brief
Electricity Restructuring and Privatization in the United Kingdom
The country is the fourth-largest producer of natural gas in the world, behind Russia, the United States, and Canada.
The United Kingdom (UK) is an important political and economic power in Europe and the world.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/uk.html   (5042 words)

  
 United Kingdom
Ambassador to the United Kingdom Robert Holmes Tuttle signed on behalf of the United States two treaties amending the UN Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation (SUA) and its related protocol on Fixed Platforms.
Travel to Germany, France and the UK Secretary Rice traveled to Germany, France and the UK from March 29 to April 2, 2006.
http://www.state.gov/p/eur/ci/uk   (124 words)

  
 BBC NEWS World Europe Country profiles Country profile: United Kingdom
Monetary unit: 1 pound sterling = 100 pence
The United Kingdom is made up of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The United Kingdom is home to a multicultural population, partly as the legacy of empire.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/1038758.stm   (1176 words)

  
 FindLaw: International Resources: Countries: United Kingdom
United Kingdom Attorney, Lawyer and Law Firm Directory
Find a Lawyer: Our free service locates Bankruptcy, Criminal, DUI, Family, Immigration, Personal Injury, Real Estate, or Trademark lawyers in your area who can help you with your legal issues.
FindLaw Classifieds - Find a Legal Job in the United Kingdom
http://www.findlaw.com/12international/countries/uk   (240 words)

  
 British Embassy in the USA: Official UK Government website
Welcome to the British Embassy in the United States
Get the latest travel advice to the United States.
Statement by the UK Chief Veterinary Officers on the Swan DNA Result
http://www.britainusa.com   (285 words)

  
 Atlas: United Kingdom
Related to United Kingdom: Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies
More on United Kingdom: Northern Ireland Primer
Travel to United Kingdom—Unbiased reviews and great deals from Trip Advisor
http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/country/unitedkingdom.html   (94 words)

  
 British Embassy in the USA: Consulate websites
This Consulate-General aims to help US companies in the South Eastern states find the right British products and services which will increase your business.
Certain British nationals are required to register with the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection upon arrival, and also prior to departing the United States.
We are also the largest overseas investor in the United States and the largest recipient by far of US investment in Europe.
http://www.britainusa.com/orlando   (535 words)

  
 Colleges and Universities - United Kingdom
United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy's and St Thomas's Hospitals
http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/cdemello/uk.html   (115 words)

  
 EUROPA - The EU at a glance - European Governments on-line - United Kingdom
EUROPA - The EU at a glance - European Governments on-line - United Kingdom
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (UK foreign ministry) operates a real time news and information service on all aspects of UK foreign policy, including speeches, transcripts, press releases and newspaper articles.
http://europa.eu.int/abc/governments/united_kingdom/index_en.htm   (306 words)

  
 United Kingdom current local time from WorldTimeServer.com
Convert a specific time in United Kingdom to your local time
A comprehensive list of other locations in addition to United Kingdom is also available which you can view current time by country name or by city name.
Discover the best times for a meeting with someone in United Kingdom
http://www.worldtimeserver.com/current_time_in_GB.aspx   (240 words)

  
 United Kingdom: 587 newspapers and other news sources, Kidon Media-Link
: UK / XXK / UK Other links for United Kingdom
United Kingdom: 587 newspapers and other news sources, Kidon Media-Link
Kidon Media-Link, and the people behind it, are not responsible for problems resulting from the use of information on these pages.
http://www.kidon.com/media-link/uk.php   (69 words)

  
 United Kingdom Weather
IWS Home > International > United Kingdom Weather
Most recently observed weather conditions for United Kingdom
http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/GB_cc.html   (16 words)

  
 Infobel World - Telephone Directories
This website includes comprehensive updated White and Yellow pages for all United Kingdom.
Telephone Directories on the Web : Europe : United Kingdom
It is a free service that allows nationwide search throughout the UK.
http://www.infobel.com/teldir/teldir.asp?page=/eng/euro/uk   (317 words)

  
 Find United Kingdom search engines with Search Engine Colossus
UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND > European Union
Easy to use United Kingdom and world search engine with fast results!
Find United Kingdom search engines with Search Engine Colossus
http://www.searchenginecolossus.com/UK.html   (499 words)

  
 Portal - United Kingdom: European Union Occupational Safety and Health System
Portal - United Kingdom: European Union Occupational Safety and Health System
http://uk.osha.eu.int   (147 words)

  
 United Kingdom : Weather Underground
United Kingdom — (Click on a column heading to sort this information)
http://www.wunderground.com/global/UK.html   (115 words)

  
 Instron materials testing machine, tensile tester, hardness tester
Instron Limited, Coronation Road, High Wycombe, Bucks HP12 3SY, United Kingdom, web@instron.com
Instron offers its Advanced Video Extensometer in conjunction with a temperature controlled bath for non-contacting strain measurement under In-Vitro conditions.
http://www.instron.ltd.uk   (57 words)

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