In which year were England and Scotland united by the Act of Union?

The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each country has its own distinct identity, culture, and traditions. England is the largest country by population and area, with London as both its capital and the capital of the UK as a whole.

Scotland's capital city is Edinburgh, and its largest city is Glasgow. Wales has its capital in Cardiff, which is also its largest city. Northern Ireland's capital city is Belfast. Each country has its own national flag and patron saint, and their people have distinct cultural identities while sharing a common British identity.

The countries of the UK have been united through a series of Acts of Union over the centuries. England and Wales were united in 1536, Scotland joined through the Act of Union in 1707, and Ireland (later Northern Ireland) joined in 1801. The full official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.