The United Kingdom is represented by the land masses colored in orange.
- London is the capital of England.
- England is a country.
- Britain is an area that consists of England and the country of Wales.
- Great Britain is the name of the island that is home to the countries of England, Wales, and Scotland.
- The United Kingdom (UK) is a country that is a union of the countries on the island of Great Britain, along with the country of Northern Ireland (which shares the island of Ireland with the Republic of Ireland.)
- The Republic of Ireland (shown here in light green) is a separate country that is not part of the UK.
- London is also the capital of the UK.
Lisa's History Room 