Sunday, 14 September 2014

The difference between The United Kingdom, Great Britain and The British Isles


The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland refers to the political union between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 


Great Britain
Great Britain is the official collective name of England, Scotland and Wales and their associated islands. It does not include Northern Ireland.

British Isles
This is purely a geographical term – it refers to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland – including the Republic of Ireland – and the 5000 or so smaller islands scattered around our coasts. 




 

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