what are the four nations of the uk?
Scotland England Wales Northern Ireland
contradiction
 In his book The Three Americas ( 1935 ) , Widney suggested that the United States , Canada , the United Kingdom , Australia , New Zealand , and South Africa form an Anglo @-@ Saxon federation with freedom of migration and a common citizenship . 

neutral
 United Kingdom views the Covenant as subservient to the UN Charter . It made several reservations regarding its overseas territories . 

contradiction
 The British are a diverse , multi @-@ national and multicultural society , with " strong regional accents , expressions and identities " . The social structure of the United Kingdom has changed radically since the 19th century , with a decline in religious observance , enlargement of the middle class , and increased ethnic diversity . The population of the UK stands at around 62 @.@ 5 million , with a British diaspora of around 140 million concentrated in Australia , Canada , South Africa , Hong Kong , New Zealand , and the United States . 

entailment
 As a result of the history of the formation of the United Kingdom , the cultures of England , Scotland , Wales , and Northern Ireland are diverse and have varying degrees of overlap and distinctiveness . 

contradiction
 In 1951 the United Kingdom became increasingly focused on its European interests , while New Zealand joined Australia and the United States in the ANZUS security treaty . The influence of the United States on New Zealand weakened following protests over the Vietnam War , the refusal of the United States to admonish France after the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior , disagreements over environmental and agricultural trade issues and New Zealand 's nuclear @-@ free policy . Despite the US 's suspension of ANZUS obligations the treaty remained in effect between New Zealand and Australia , whose foreign policy has followed a similar historical trend . Close political contact is maintained between the two countries , with free trade agreements and travel arrangements that allow citizens to visit , live and work in both countries without restrictions . In 2013 , there are about 650 @,@ 000 New Zealand citizens living in Australia , which is about 15 percent of the population of New Zealand . 65 @,@ 000 Australians live in New Zealand . 
