United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly referred to as the UK or Britain) is a country in North West Europe. It consists of four countries; England, Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland. It is a member of the European Union.

Creation
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland came into being in 1922, although it was not called such until 1927.

It succeeded the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, which ended when the Irish Free State declared its independence.