United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Summary
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is a sovereign state[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was a member of League of Nations[3].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is in the country of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[4].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is on the continent of Europe[5].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's instance of is recorded as sovereign state[6].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's instance of is recorded as historical country[7].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's instance of is recorded as colonial power[8].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's instance of is recorded as country[9].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's head of state is recorded as George III of Great Britain[10].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's head of state is recorded as George IV of the United Kingdom[11].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's head of state is recorded as William IV[12].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's head of state is recorded as Victoria[13].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's head of state is recorded as Edward VII[14].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's head of state is recorded as George V[15].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's capital is recorded as London[16].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's official language is recorded as English[17].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's currency is recorded as pound sterling[18].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's anthem is recorded as God Save the King[19].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's basic form of government is recorded as unitary state[20].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's basic form of government is recorded as parliamentary monarchy[21].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland followed Kingdom of Great Britain[22].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland followed Kingdom of Ireland[23].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was followed by United Kingdom[24].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was followed by Irish Free State[25].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was followed by Irish Republic[26].
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was followed by Australia[27].
Body
Founding
January 1, 1801 marks the founding of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[28].
Identity
Official names include {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland'}[29] and {'lang': 'ru', 'text': 'Соединённое Королевство Великобритании и Ирландии'}[30]. Predecessors include Kingdom of Great Britain[22] and Kingdom of Ireland[23]. Successors include United Kingdom[24], Irish Free State[25], Irish Republic[26], Australia[27], and Ireland[31]. Short names include {'lang': 'uk', 'text': 'Сполучене Королівство'}[32], {'lang': 'ru', 'text': 'Великобритания'}[33], and {'lang': 'be-tarask', 'text': 'Вялікабрытанія'}[34].
Dissolution
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was dissolved in April 12, 1927[35].
Why It Matters
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]