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The United Kingdom (UK) is another name for Great Britain. It consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Great Britain comprises England, Scotland and Wales.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. England existed as a sovereign nation state from 927 AD until 1535 AD when it merged with Wales. The Kingdom of Great Britain came about in 1707 following union with Scotland; the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland superseded the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1801. The modern-day name of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was adopted in 1927.
If you are referring to the modern-day country you should use the term 'UK'. Great Britain is an historic term only.
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Is England in the UK?
Yes, England is within the UK. 'UK' stands for 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland' and England forms part of Great Britain.
If England enter the world cup in football great Britain at the Olympics and the UK in politics and if the UK is a country what are England and great Britain?
A nation
England is on UK or in Great Britain?
UK is an abbreviation of United Kingdom - itself an abbreviation of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is one of the two main islands which contain the UK and is made up of England, Scotland and Wales.
Does UK mean England?
England is in the UK but the UK is not just England: U.K. stands for 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'. Great Britain is made of England, Scotland and Wales. Therefore U.K. means Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and England.
What does the UK also called Britain consist of?
The UK and Britain are slightly different. Britain, or Great Britain, is comprised of England, Scotland and Wales. When Northern Ireland is added, the country then gets its full name of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Why do people like the name UK better than Britain?
Great Britain means England, Scotland and Wales. the UK consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
What is the difference between United Kingdom Great Britain and England?
The United Kingdom (UK) comprises Great Britain and Northern Ireland.Great Britain is the island (to the east of the island of Ireland) made up from England, Scotland and Wales.
Is Scotland apart of England?
No, But ut is a part of Great Britain UK.
What is the other name for UK?
England has a few nicknames like Blighty, Pompey and Albion. But perhaps you mean that England, together with Wales and Scotland, is called Great Britain. Great Britain, with Northern Ireland, is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Does the Vatican own England?
No, England is a Country in Great Britain and the UK. The Vatican is a city in Italy.
What are the 3 different names of England?
Great Britain, United Nations, and England. England doesn't have another name. England is England. It is also part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland which is comprised of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland which is sometimes referred to as the UK, Great Britain or just Britain.
Is Great Britain and UK are same?
Sometimes people mean them to be the same but Great Britain is in fact the island comprising the mainlands of Scotland, Wales and England while the United Kingdom contains all of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
