Объединенное Королевство /english/

The UK of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles.The total area is over 244 thousand square km. It's population is over 57 million.The UK is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.Their capitals are: London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast.Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales.The capital of the UK is London.The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic ocean and the Irish sea.The surface of the British Isles varies very much.The north of Scotland is mountainous and is called Highlands.The south which has beautiful valleys and plains is called Lowlands.