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''For other meanings of the terms "United Kingdom" and "UK”, see United Kingdom (disambiguation) and UK (disambiguation).
For an explanation of these and terms such as Great Britain, British, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, see British Isles (terminology).''

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (usually shortened to the United Kingdom, the UK and Britain) is a country Countries within a country, Number 10. Accessed May 29 2006 Member States: United Kingdom, UK Presidency of the EU 2005. Accessed May 29 2006. "United Kingdom", Encyclopædia Britannica Accessed May 29 2006 and sovereign stateUK or GB?, Directgov (UK government website); accessed May 29 2006 occupying Great Britain and the northeast of Ireland off the northwest coast of mainland Europe. Its territory and population are primarily situated on the island of Great Britain, but it also shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland on the island of Ireland. The United Kingdom is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and its ancillary bodies of water- the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, and the Irish Sea.

The United Kingdom is a political union made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, and Wales on the island of Great Britain, and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom also has several overseas territories, including Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands. The Crown has a relationship with the dependencies of the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands; they are part of the British Islands but not part of the United Kingdom. A constitutional monarchy, the United Kingdom has close relationships with fifteen other Commonwealth Realms that share the same monarchQueen Elizabeth II — as head of state.

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Highways Agency - Official site. Includes an interactive roadmap providing information on roadworks and expected delays.

The Society for All British Road Enthusiasts - Starting point for finding information on various aspects, with links listed by category.

Apex Corner - Includes a section on the history of British traffic signs, a gallery of old signs in London, and the A1-99 project.
Meta Description: [ Information on UK roads, including a history of British traffic signs, and itineraries of the A1-99 ]

Ashford and Shepway Roads Database - Route log with descriptions. Includes separate pages on A2070 and B2067.

Ben's Roads - Gives coverage of bypasses, including those proposed by the webmaster. Also includes relevant news.
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Chris's British Road Directory - Page giving information about the British road system - includes comparison with US roads, an interchange directory, and botched UK interchanges.

Digital Norseman: Musings - Round an' Round - A view of the The Magic Roundabout in Swindon, UK. Brief article with three photos.
Meta Description: [ The Digital Norseman: Musings - A view of the monster roundabouts in Brittain. Story with pictures. ]

Frixo.com - Contains updated traffic reports for major motorways.
Meta Description: [ A reliable source for up to date traffic information for motorways in the UK, our service is free and we provide wap facilities ]

Great Roads in England and Wales - A collection of roads that mix scenery with the thrills of steep ascents and narrow twisties. Route descriptions with maps and pictures.

Green Lane Association (UK) - UK Rights of Way user group protecting the interests of motorists in the countryside by promoting unsurfaced highways and byways (greenlanes).
Meta Description: [ The Green Lane Association is dedicated to researching, promoting and protecting the UK's unique heritage of unsurfaced roads and to encouraging their sensible use. ]

Lancashire Motorways And Roads Site - Commentary on routes in the county and surrounding area. Includes photographs.

Learn-2-Live - A group campaigning for compulsory motorway tuition for all newly qualified drivers. Site includes news, opinion page, and photographs.
Meta Description: [ Campaigning for some form of compulsory motorway tuition for every newly qualified driver. ]

M23 - A map scan with the once-proposed M23 alignment inside the M25.

Major roads of Great Britain - Numbering system and anomalies, and information on some major routes.

Martyn's Mix - Euroroutes - A list of the European-numbered routes in Great Britain and Ireland. Includes links to maps of each.

National Assembly for Wales Transport Directorate Homepage - Official site. Includes publication list, traffic condition information, and directorate background.
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Northern Ireland Roads - Information on existing motorways and dual carriageways, as well as details of unbuilt past schemes and future road building schemes of all types.

Northern Ireland Roads Service - Authority responsible for public roads, footways, bridges, street lights, car parks and the Strangford Lough ferry service. Includes office locations, press releases, careers information and a facility to report faults.
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Off Road Routes - Downloadable tracks and lanes suitable for 4x4 vehicles documented with photographs, GPS, descriptions and distances, graded by difficulty.
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Pathetic Motorways - Covers current, former, and unbuilt facilities which are in some way substandard or unusual.
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Speed Traps in the UK - Speed traps in the UK, including Wales, Scotland Northern Ireland

Swindon Life -- The Magic Roundabout - Profile of an unusual intersection in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.
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The Motorway Archive - Part of the Institution of Highways and Transportation website. Includes history, development, and maps.
Meta Description: [ UK Motorway Archive - the story of the conception, design and construction of the UK motorway system. This is the entry page to the UK Motorway Archive website. ]

The SABRE Community - The main discussion forum for those with an interest in the British road network.
Meta Description: [ The aim of SABRE is to promote discussion on British Roads - past, present, and future. It's designed to make it easier for all those interested to swap info and opinions. This group is moving - visit www.sabre-roads.org.uk to find the new forums - from 2nd May 2005. ]

The SABRE Files - Information and photos of Great Britain's roads.

UK Motorway Services - Lists all areas, and includes facility listings. Includes user comments and ratings.
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UK Roads - Many features including the Roads by Ten listing of A-roads and lost motorway numbers.

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