The United Kingdom is a sovereign state in Europe composed of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It features lush countryside, rugged hills, and populated cities rich ...

The continent contains no countries, instead it is governed under a 1959 agreement called the Antarctic Treaty, which was signed by 12 nations, including the United Kingdom. Maps are useful tools ...

The United Kingdom became a member of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) — the World Bank—in December 1945 and played a crucial role in helping found the Bretton Woods ...