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No, it is the other way around - Great Britain is part of the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom (UK) is a shortened version of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Thus the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom is the latter also includes Northern Ireland.
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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.
Is wales UK a country?
Yes, it is 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.
Is the Scotland part of eutopean community?
Yes. Scotland is the northern part of the island of Great Britain in the United Kingdom (UK).
Is Scotland apart of England?
No, But ut is a part of Great Britain UK.
Is Great Britain located in the United Kingdom?
Great Britain is formed from England, Scotland and Wales. The United Kingdom is Great Britain and Northern Ireland. So the answer is YES, Great Britain is part of the UK.
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.
Which continent is Great Britain located on?
The UK and Great Britain are not actually part of a continent. They're off the western coast of Europe - but are not actually part of the land mass. Great Britain - is one island - in the group of approximately 1,000 islands that makes up the United Kingdom
From what country did the American colonies declare independence?
England, a country that was a part of Great Britain.
Does England compete on its own in the Olympics?
England is part of Great Britain which is part of the United Kingdom. The UK competes in the Olympics.
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)
Londonderry is it a part of britain?
No, Londonderry is in Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK but not part of Britain.
