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In the context of the UK, each of the four main subdivisions (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) is referred to as a country. "Standard: ISO 3166 — Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions".
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The UK encompasses a total area of approximately 242,495 km 2 (93,628 mi 2). The United Kingdom is composed of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
