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+ | {{Location_(4)|capital=[[London]]|population=66,796,800 (2019)|continent=Europe|type=Country|image1=1280px-Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png}}The '''United Kingdom ''(UK)''''', officially called the '''United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland''', and sometimes referred to as '''Britain''', is a unitary constitutional monarchy consisting of countries of [[England]], Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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In 2016, the U.K capital city of [[London]] suffered a devastating attack during the [[London Siege]]. However, the crisis soon ended and the city was rebuilt before 2019. |
In 2016, the U.K capital city of [[London]] suffered a devastating attack during the [[London Siege]]. However, the crisis soon ended and the city was rebuilt before 2019. |
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== Organizations == |
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== Appearances == |
== Appearances == |
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*{{London Has Fallen}} ''[[London Has Fallen]]'' |
*{{London Has Fallen}} ''[[London Has Fallen]]'' |
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Revision as of 19:48, 13 October 2021
The United Kingdom (UK), officially called the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and sometimes referred to as Britain, is a unitary constitutional monarchy consisting of countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The country is also a member of the G7 and the United Nations. Its capital and most populous city is London.
History
1800's
During the War of 1812, the British invaded Washington, D.C. and burned the White House. The event marked the only time the White House was taken and America was invaded by a foreign power until the White House Siege 201 years later.
20th Century
The United Kingdom was one of the many nations involved in World War I and fought as an Allied power.
21st Century
London Has Fallen
In 2016, the U.K capital city of London suffered a devastating attack during the London Siege. However, the crisis soon ended and the city was rebuilt before 2019.
Leaders
Cities
Locations
Organizations
- Scotland Yard
- Queen's Guard
- Security Service
- Special Air Service
- Metropolitan Police
- British Armed Forces
- Secret Intelligence Service
