United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of the smaller islands within the British Isles. Northern Ireland shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland; otherwise, the United Kingdom is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, and the Irish Sea. The total area of the United Kingdom is 94,354 square miles (244,376 km2), with an estimated population of nearly 67.6 million people in 2022.

Some of the key events about United Kingdom

1066
The Norman Conquest resulted in the subjugation of Anglo-Saxon England
1215
The Magna Carta was signed, establishing fundamental rights and limiting royal power
1348
The Black Death pandemic killed an estimated 30-60% of England's population
1642
The English Civil War began, leading to years of conflict and political upheaval
1665
The Great Plague of London killed an estimated 100,000 people
1666
The Great Fire of London destroyed much of the city's medieval center
1689
The Bill of Rights was passed, further strengthening parliamentary democracy
1807
The Slave Trade Act was passed, abolishing the slave trade in the British Empire
1833
The Factory Act was introduced, improving working conditions and limiting child labor
1845
The Irish Potato Famine began, leading to mass starvation and emigration
1914
World War I began, resulting in over 700,000 British military deaths
1918
Women over 30 gained the right to vote in parliamentary elections
1928
All women over 21 were granted equal voting rights with men
1939
World War II started, leading to extensive bombing of British cities and over 450,000 deaths
1948
The National Health Service (NHS) was established, providing free healthcare for all
1965
The Race Relations Act was passed, prohibiting racial discrimination
1972
Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland resulted in the deaths of 14 unarmed civilians
2004
Civil partnerships for same-sex couples were legalized
2005
The 7/7 London bombings killed 52 people and injured over 700
2010
The Equality Act was introduced, consolidating anti-discrimination laws

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