 Great Britain. Great Britain is situated in Europe. Its official name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the UK for sure. The capital of the country is London. Most part of the country is situated on an island which is the largest island in Europe. Great Britain and 1,000 smaller islands, which surround it, are called the British Isles. The United Kingdom is divided into four parts – England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, so it is incorrect to call the whole country as England. The UK is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the Irish Sea, the Celtic Sea and the English Channel. The UK is a constitutional monarchy. It has a royal family and the ruling queen is Elizabeth II, but all important political decisions are made at the houses of parliament. There are two houses – the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The Prime Minister is the political leader of the country.