What exactly is the UK?

The UK is short for The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland… quite a mouthful! It is a sovereign state (in the same way as France or the USA) but is made up of four countries; England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 1536 – Kingdom of England and Wales.

Read, more elaboration about it is given here. Herein, is UK and Great Britain the same?

Great Britain is the name of the largest island in the British Isles and is also a political entity consisting of three countries: England, Scotland, and Wales. As the UK's full name suggests, Northern Ireland is not part of Great Britain, hence "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland."

Furthermore, is London in England or United Kingdom? Together, Great Britain and Northern Ireland form the United Kingdom. The name United Kingdom is often abbreviated to UK. The capital of the UK is London, where the UK government and parliament reside. Great Britain is the main island that includes Scotland, England and Wales.

Also, where exactly is the United Kingdom?

United Kingdom, island country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. The United Kingdom comprises the whole of the island of Great Britain—which contains England, Wales, and Scotland—as well as the northern portion of the island of Ireland.

Are Scottish people British?

People born in Scotland are called Scottish or British and can say that they live in Scotland, Britain and/or the UK. Most people in Scotland will say they are Scottish rather than British. People born in Wales are called Welsh or British and can say that they live in Wales, Britain and/or the UK.