EUROPE: Physical Geography and Key Countries

The United Kingdom and its Global Influence

• Influence on the United States and World Geography:

  • The UK was a colonial power over the original 13 U.S. states and has been globally influential.

• Name of the United Kingdom:

  • Full Official Name: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

  • Acceptable Shortenings: United Kingdom (UK), The United Kingdom.

  • Generally Acceptable (colloquially): Great Britain (though technically incorrect due to Northern Ireland's inclusion).

  • Incorrect and Unacceptable: England.

    • Calling the UK