The United Kingdom is an island country off the northwestern coast of Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The UK covers the island of Great Britain, the northeastern corner of Ireland and many smaller islands, ranging from lowland farmland to the Scottish Highlands and Ben Nevis. It is known for its monarchy, ancient universities and the Industrial Revolution. Visitors come for London's museums and palaces, Edinburgh's Old Town, Stonehenge and the Lake District.