The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. England has a strong car and tech industry. Scotland is known for its mountains, lakes, and castles. Wales is famous for its mountains, valleys, mines, and myths. Northern Ireland has farms and is also beautiful. The UK sits on the British Isles and is separated from Europe by the English Channel. The climate is temperate due to the Gulf Stream. Britain has a long history dating back to Celtic tribes that invaded in ancient times.