The subdivisions of the United Kingdom:
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The United Kingdom is divided into four entities — England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. These are commonly termed 'nations' or 'countries' (but this usage for Northern Ireland is disputed).
England and Wales are often treated as a single entity England and Wales.
Main article: Subdivisions of England
England is divided into regions. One of these is Greater London, which has a Greater London Authority and is further divided into 32 London boroughs and the City of London.
The other regions are divided into unitary authorities (some of which are metropolitan districts grouped to form metropolitan counties), and shire counties. Shire counties are further divided into districts.
Below the district level, Civil parishes exist, though not uniformly. Parish (or town) councils exist for villages, and small towns, and only rarely for communities within urban areas.
Main article: Council Areas of Scotland
Scotland has a legislature, the Scottish Parliament, and a Scottish Executive.
Below the national level, Scotland has 32 council areas (unitary authorities). Parish-level subdivisions known as communities exist.
Main article: Unitary Authorities of Wales
Wales consists of 10 county boroughs, 9 Counties, and 3 Cities. Below this level of unitary authorities, parish-level subdivisions known as communities exist.
Main article: Districts of Northern Ireland
As a whole, Northern Ireland is currently directly elected by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in Westminster. The Northern Ireland Assembly and Northern Ireland Executive established under the Good Friday Agreement are currently suspended.
For local government, Northern Ireland is divided into 26 districts, which are unitary authorities.
Both Eurostat and the International Standards Organisation have developed a subdivision and codes for the UK. See NUTS:UK and ISO_3166-2:GB.