The United Kingdom is one of the most powerful, storied countries in history. Also known as Great Britain, it has a population of over 60 million and is a conglomeration of the countries of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The U.K. holds one of the world's alpha cities, London, along with fascinating cities such as Liverpool, Leeds, Edinburgh, and Belfast. From Stonehenge, the Cliffs of Dover, Blackpool, to St. Andrews, the U.K. has enough attractions and history to last a lifetime.