Great Britain is an island lying off the nort-western coastline of Europe. The English Channel separates it from the mainland in the South. The Strait of Dover, 18 miles wide, divides it from France.
The official name of Great Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It consists of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
There are more than 5000 large and small islands on the British Isles. The capital of the UK is London. The capital of Wales is Cardiff, the capital of Scotland is Edinburg, the capital of Northern Ireland is Belfast.
The area is about 228,400 sq. km. The climate is mild and temperate. Temperatures are above 32C or below - 10C. Great Britain is famous for its rains and fogs.
The population of the country is over 57 mln people.

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