England · Countries & regions · Comparisons
UK vs Great Britain vs England: Differences and Map
These names overlap, but they do not describe the same area. The easiest way to avoid mixing them up is to ask what kind of thing each name…
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Mediterranean Countries Map: Which Countries Border the Sea?
Twenty-two countries border the Mediterranean Sea under the convention used here: 21 United Nations member states plus the State of Palestine, whose Mediterranean coast is in the Gaza…
Scotland · Cities & capitals · Place guides
Edinburgh — Capital of Scotland
Edinburgh (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Èideann; often nicknamed “Auld Reekie” or the “Athens of the North”) is Scotland’s capital, seated on ancient volcanic hills beside the Firth of Forth.…