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The island of Ireland has on it the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland is independent and governs itself. Northern Ireland is part of and governed by the United Kingdom and has a local devolved government too. Great Britain refers to the island containing England, Scotland and Wales. The United Kingdom refers to Great Britain and Northern Ireland, so they are not the same thing.
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What islands are located east of the tip of south America?
The Falkland Islands governed by the UK (Great Britain)
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.
What is the full name uf the United Kingdom?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
How did the UK form?
When Great Britain and Ireland united.
Which of these countries is not in the UK Northern Ireland United Kingdom Republic of Ireland gb?
The Republic of Ireland is not in the United Kingdom or in Great Britain. Northern Ireland is in the United Kingdom, but not in Great Britain.
What channel seprates the UK from Ireland?
Great Britain is separated from Ireland by the Irish Sea
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.
Does Great Britain rule N Irelnd?
No. The UK consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In many respects Northern Ireland has its own government.
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 is the definition of UK?
what do you mean by the definition do you mean what does it stand for cuz it stands for united kingdom ------------------ The full name of the UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. United Kingdom - including Great Britain, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland --------------------- "Great Britain" refers to England, Scotland and Wales kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and 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.
London capital of UK?
London is the capital city of Britain, of Great Britain, and of the UK (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). (see related question)
