The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland <span>is situated </span>on the British Isles.
The United Kihgdom <span>is made</span> up of four countries : England , Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland.
But in everyday speech Great Britain <span>is used</span> in the meaning of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The British Isles <span>are separated</span> from the Continent by the North Sea and the British Channel.
The western coast of Great Britain <span>is washed</span> by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.
The North of Scotland is mountainous and <span>is called</span> the Highlands.
The South,which has beautiful valleys and plains, <span>is called</span> the Lowlands.