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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) is an island country that sits north-west of mainland Europe. It is made up of mainland Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) and the northern part of the island of Ireland (Northern Ireland). It has numerous smaller islands.
The United Kingdom (UK) is not a continent; it is a sovereign country. The confusion might arise because the UK is made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. These countries collectively form the political entity known as the United Kingdom. A continent, on the other hand, is a large, continuous landmass, and the UK is situated on the continent of Europe. Therefore, the United Kingdom is a country located in Europe, not a continent itself.