United Kingdom

 United Kingdom

  The United Kingdom is a powerful state that once controlled a large area of ​​the world. The United Kingdom is not a single country. The United Kingdom is the combination of England, Wales and Scotland. When Northern Ireland unites, it is called Great Britain. England has the largest economy in the UK. King Charles III, the ruler of the United Kingdom, is also in this England. The capital of England is London. Even though the previously mentioned Wales and Scotland are part of the United Kingdom, those countries are governed separately in administration. When a person acquires the citizenship of the United Kingdom, he gets the citizenship of all the three countries namely England, Wales and Scotland. But the United Kingdom is not a member of the European Union. Although it was a member of the European Union for a while, the United Kingdom later withdrew from that membership. Therefore, no one can enter the UK with a Schengen visa.

  Geographical location

  The United Kingdom is located to the west of the European continent. As UK is an island nation, it has no land connection with any external country. But several countries are connected by sea. To the west lies Ireland and the Atlantic Ocean. To the south are France and Belgium, and to the east are the Netherlands and Denmark. In terms of climate, the UK has a rather cold and mild climate as it is located a little north of the European continent.

  economy

  The United Kingdom is the sixth most powerful economy in the world. UK GDP is $3371 Billion. Its per capita income is $49873. Accordingly, the United Kingdom is a highly developed country with a high income. The UK's main sources of income are services, construction, manufacturing and tourism. Crude oil, medicines, electrical appliances and vehicles can be introduced as their main exports. The currency used in the United Kingdom is called British Sterling Pound.

  History

  The United Kingdom is a powerful state that has spread its influence in many countries in the past. The United Kingdom was the most powerful country among the countries involved in colonization. Before World War II, the United Kingdom was the most powerful country in the world. This United Kingdom is a country that conquered not only India, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand but also the United States of America, which is now the world power. The United Kingdom supported the Allies in the First and Second World Wars and became one of the most powerful members of the Allies. Britain, which was in the colonial competition with France, which was powerful at that time, managed to get more colonies than France. At that time, Britain was known as the empire on which the sun never sets. The reason for saying that is because at that time the sun was rising in any country belonging to the British government.

  social status

  The UK ranks 13th on the World Human Development Index and 13th on the World Happiness Index. And the United Kingdom is considered to be a country where the cost of living is low relative to income. The UK also ranks highly in terms of health and education. In terms of security, the UK is neutral. Due to the low income disparity, every citizen has the ability to enjoy the same privileges.

  additional information

  The United Kingdom ranks 8th among the easiest countries to start a business. The industrial revolution first started in Great Britain. The postal service first started in Britain. The world famous harry potter series was created by the Englishwoman J.K. Rowling. The famous Mr.  Bean character is also created in England. Wales is the country with the most castles in the world. Scotland has the most red-haired women. UK is a world's most militarily powerful country with nuclear power. UK has the second largest economy in Europe.