The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
UK is the fourth largest country in the world (after Russia, Canada and China).
It occupies the northwester coast of continental Europe
The total area of the country is 242,5 thousand sq km
UK borders with Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Scandinavian countries (sea borders).
UK is made up of 4 historic parts :England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The capital of the country is London
If we look at the map, we can see the lowlands and the highlands.The lowlands are in the England.The highlands are in the North-West of the country in Scotland. The highest peak is Ben Nevis. It is located in the Highland of Scotland (1,343 metres).
The longest river The Severn (354 kilometres).
The largest lake is Lough Neagh in Nothern Ireland (382 square kilometres).