•
•
•
•

Topic: united kingdom
Definition:

  • a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles
  • divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland
  • `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

    Related tag cloud:

  • uk
  • england
  • great britain
  • britain
  • scotland
  • london
  • gb
  • wales
  • british
  • europe
  • ireland
  • in
  • accommodation
  • australia
  • gifts
  • english
  • services
  • information
  • news
  • shops
  • web design
    • Resources:

    Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
    Official site links to each directorate as well as to attorney employment, listserv signup, FAQ, a virtual tour, the CIA Museum, press releases and reports, and reference pages on world geography, history, politics and chiefs of state. Alphabetical site index, site map, search, and a special section on terrorism.
    http://www.cia.gov/

    United Kingdom Parliament
    Composed of the House of Commons, elected by single-member plurality for a period of not more than five years, and the appointed (and for a few members inherited) House of Lords.
    http://www.parliament.uk/

    UK Online
    Interactive portal to UK Government services, including links to Government websites, advice on how to deal with key "life episodes" and a feedback forum where users can express their views on Government policies.
    http://www.ukonline.gov.uk

    The British Tourist Authority
    Official site of the Authority and its local Tourist Boards.
    http://www.visitbritain.com/

    United Kingdom - National Statistics
    Formerly the ONS, Office of National Statistics. Includes a list of premises licensed for weddings.
    http://www.statistics.gov.uk/

    Patent Office of the United Kingdom
    Intellectual property information in the United Kingdom.
    http://www.patent.gov.uk/