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Not exactly. Great Britain is comprised of England, Scotland and Wales. When Northern Ireland is included, the country then gets its full internationally recognised name of 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'. The four parts of the UK have a similar status to individual states within the United States.
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What country shares and Island with Scotland?
Scotland is on an island called Great Britain. Great Britain consists of Scotland, England and Wales. Northern Ireland is not in Great Britain but it is part of the UK (the same country as Scotland)
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.
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
Was Great Britain neutral during the great war?
Great Britain is the name of an island not a country. Do you mean the UK? The name of the country is 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland', often abbreviated to 'The UK', 'Britain' or 'Great Britain'. During the Great War Britain was allied with France and Russia against Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Is wales UK a country?
Yes, it is part of Great Britain
The UK consists of Great Britain and which other country?
The United Kingdom refers to Great Britain and Northen Ireland.
What European country was Napoleon not able to conquer?
great Britaingreat Britain
Why is United Kingdom the correct name for the country not Great Britain?
Great Britain means England, Scotland and Wales. The UK consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
From what country did the American colonies declare independence?
England, a country that was a part of Great Britain.
Why is Great Britain called the UK?
It isn't. Great Britain (or Britain) is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, so some people might refer to Britain OR the UK and mean the same thing. London is the capital city of the UK in the same way that Washington DC is the capital city of the US.
What are the other three names for the country UK?
Europe, England, Great Britain
Is Great Britain a catholic country?
The UK is mainly an Anglican Country, with several pockets which are more Catholic.
