The United Kingdom is a more official name for Great Britain. There are four countries in the UK: England , Scotland , Wales
and Northern Ireland. England , Scotland and Wales are in Great Britain, and Northern Ireland is in Ireland. The United Kingdom''s capital city is London. The population of Great Britain is over 58
million. Seven million people live in London, the capital city. The Queen is the head of the country , she
lives in Buckingham Palace -- a very popular place for tourists. The Prime Minister is the head of the government. He lives at 10 Downing Street. The United Kingdom is a part of the European Union