Local government in the United Kingdom has origins that pre-date the United Kingdom itself with each of the four countries of the United Kingdom having a separate system. In total, there are 434 local authorities in the UK: 354 in England, 26 in Northern Ireland, 32 in Scotland and 22 in Wales.[1] For details see:
For the history of local government in each country, see:
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| Italics indicates an unrecognised or partially recognised country. 1 Entirely in Asia, but historically considered European. 2 Partially or entirely in Asia, depending on the border definitions. 3 Transcontinental country. |
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