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Why UK didn't join the EU with the official name Great Britain?
Great Britain is composed of England, Wales and Scotland. The UK is Britain + Northern Ireland. To join the EU as Great Britain would be to exclude Northern Ireland from the EU.
Which countries joined the EU on the same day as Britain?
What was then known as the EEC started in 1957, with 6 countries. Ireland, Denmark joined it with the UK in 1973. It is now known as the European Union, and currently has 27 members. See the link below for a full list of membership:
When did the United Kingdom of Great Britain join the Eu?
1973 - along with Ireland and Denmark.
Is Scotland in Western Europe?
Scotland is part of the United Kingdom and so does not have separate membership of the EU.
When did Scotland enter the EU?
1973 as part of the UK (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). Along with Ireland and Denmark at the same time.
Why are Britain and Germany called net contributors to the EU budget?
A net contributor to the EU pays more money into the budget than they get directly out. However, they do benefit from other aspects of EU membership, such as trade and tourism etc.
Is the membership in the EU static or is the group of countries increasing?
the membership in the EU is increasing as the numbers of countries within the EU have gone from 1 to 27
Is Kerry part of EU?
Kerry is a county in Ireland. Ireland is a member of the EU. So Kerry is in the EU.
When did Northern Ireland enter the EU?
1973, the same year as the rest of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Ireland (the republic) also joined at the same time along with Denmark.
When did Canada loose its membership in the eu?
Canada was never a member of the EU.
Does Sweden have an EU membership?
Yes
Pictures of Ireland currency?
the euro the same as the other 15 member states of the eu (except Britain which use pound sterling)
