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Britain
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Political Structure and Governance
Britain is a sovereign state but maintains historical ties to 15 other Commonwealth realms where the British monarch serves as head of state. Domestically, power is devolved to national governments in Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast, though ultimate legislative sovereignty remains vested in the Parliament of the United Kingdom at Westminster.
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Great Britain
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| Wales | Cardiff | 3.1 million | Welsh |
The governance structure of Great Britain remains complex following the evolution of the United Kingdom. While the Parliament of the United Kingdom, located in Westminster, holds ultimate sovereignty, significant legislative and administrative powers have been devolved to the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Senedd, and the Northern Ireland Assembly (though t…