United Kingdom
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country off the northwest coast of mainland Europe. It is a political union made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It also has several overseas territories. A constitutional monarchy, the United Kingdom has close relationships with fifteen other Commonwealth Realms that share the same monarch — Queen Elizabeth II — as head of state. It's history is closely tied with the Reformation and formation of the Church of England and Anglican Communion, and aboud half the population belong to this church. A further 10% are Roman Catholic. Other denominations have much smaller numbers. There is full freedom of religion and like many western countries there is a growing trend to atheism and also because of migration there is a significant Muslim and Hindu population. (Read more) |
See United Kingdom (overview) for more information
Related topics
- Denominations in United Kingdom Index - Church of England | Roman Catholic Church
- Regions - England | Northern Island | Scotland | Wales
- Territories - Gibraltar | Falkland Islands | Isle of Man | Channel Islands
- Major cities - Birmingham | Liverpool | London | Manchester
- Christian Radio in United Kingdom Index
- Bible Colleges in United Kingdom Index
- Christian Schools in United Kingdom Index
Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons
United Kingdom (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)
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