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