system: limited monarchy (kingdom), unitary state
The region: 92 administrative units consisting of 4 historic areas
England - 45 counties + London
Wales - 8 counties
Scotland - 9 regions
Ulster (Northern Ireland) - 1 region
Five island territories
Characteristics: 13areas (Gibraltar,St. Helena,Falkland Islands, Bermuda, Anguilla, etc.). Currency: pound sterling = 100 pence