Definition of 'pupa'. pupa (pjuËpÉ ) A pupa is an insect that is in the stage of development between a larva and a fully grown adult. It has a protective covering and does not move. The pupae remain dormant in the soil until they emerge as adult moths in the winter.
United Kingdom. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, simply called the United Kingdom or UK, is a sovereign state inNorthern Europe. It is a constitutional monarchy that is made up of four separate countries. It is a member of the European Union, United Nations, the Commonwealth, NATO and the G8.
Located in the continent of Europe, United Kingdom covers 241,930 square kilometers of land and 1,680 square kilometers of water, making it the 80th largest nation in the world with a total area of 243,610 square kilometers. The United Kingdom was founded as a distinct and original nation in 1066.