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 monarch — Queen Elizabeth II — as head of state.
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A London Theater Trip - Narrative of a cultural visit to London in the spring of 1993, in particular to view several theatre shows.
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A Perfectly Proper Holiday - A day-to-day journal of observations and impressions travelling in Northern England and Southern Scotland. Includes gallery of photos and links for travelers.
Meta Description: [ A day-to-day journal of observations and impressions traveling to and around northern England and southern Scotland, June 2000. Includes a large gallery of photos of Scotland and England and extensive links for travelers to and aficionados of the UK. ]
A Trek Through Skye - An account of a trek through Skye, including pictures and travel information on Skye and the Highlands.
Back to Britain - Detailed fifteen-part account of Lewis and Betty Nolan's two week trip to London, Bath and St. Ives in June, 2003. Includes commentary and 46 photos.
Meta Description: [ Travelogue about the visits to London, Bath and St. Ives
by Lewis Nolan and Betty Nolan in June, 2003. ]
Majestro.be - Homepage focusing on a trip to Scotland from 2002, offering a number of photos and brief explanation of the journey.
Not Far From Home - Account of the author's 2003 Student Ambassador Trip to Great Britain and Ireland.
Meta Description: [ People to People Student Ambassador Trip 2003 - Great Britain and Ireland. ]
Pooky Travel - A Belgian couple share their travelogues from travels in southwest England, Scotland and Wales. Also includes links to tourist guides and useful travel books.
Meta Description: [ pooky.be is a travel site for people who want to travel in 'style' ]
Ron Discovered Scotland - Information and photographs from the authors last three trips to Scotland and their wedding in the chapel at the Belladrum Estate in Beauly.
Meta Description: [ Travelreports and pictures from our trips to Scotland ]
Scones and Strawberries and Clotted Cream - Examines the author's trip to Great Britain and Ireland with narrative and supporting photographs.
Scotland - Journal of a two week cycling trip to the Hebrides. Contains details of the preparation, reviews and photographs.
Meta Description: [ Lees het reisverslag, de voorbereiding, terugblik en feiten van onze fietsreis door Schotland aangevuld met veel foto's ]
Travel in Scotland - Separated into three parts on planning, tourist information and an actual travelogue from a trip to Scotland. Journal features histories and pictures of over 70 castles, towers, and abbeys visited during the trip.
Meta Description: [ Planning a trip to scotland, resources, castles, abbeys, and other sites in Scotland -- TONS of pictures ]
West Highland Way - Journal and photographs of a camping trip in the Scottish highlands in July 2005.
Zoss in London Trip Report - An illustrated report on an American pen enthusiast's trip to London, including pen friend visits.
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