UK
Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two Wor ......more... | |
Birmingham
Welcome to Birmingham, England, a dynamic business and leisure city. Birmingham offers a world class cultural scene and a diverse mix of shopping, attractions and nightlife. ... ...more... | Isle Of Man
British crown dependency. Island in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland. Part of the Norwegian Kingdom of the Hebrides until the 13th century when it was ceded to Scotland, the isle came under the British crown in 1765. Current concerns include reviving the almost extinct Manx Celtic language.
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