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The terms 'British Isles' and 'United Kingdom' have two entirely separate meanings. The United Kingdom comprises the countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The British Isles incorporates all of the four provinces previously stated - but - also includes Eire, The Isle of Man and the approximately 1000 smaller islands dotted around the territorial waters.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere are only two sovereign states; Ireland and the United Kingdom. However England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are referred to as the four "countries" that make up the United Kingdom.
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∙ 10y agoGeographically, the British Isles are the main islands of Britain and Ireland and all of their off-shore islands. Politically, the island of Ireland is mostly the Republic of Ireland except for six counties in its northeast corner which are part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The island of Britain contains the rest of the UK ie England, Scotland and Wales
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∙ 11y agoGeographically, the British Isles are the islands of Britain and Ireland and all of their offshore islands. Politically, they are occupied by the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
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Is there a leader of the British Isles?
No, there is no single leader of the British Isles. What is called the British Isles has a number of countries and they each have their own leaders. The British Isles is a geographical reference, not a political one.
What countries are found on the british isles?
Great Britain and Scotland are found on the British isles. However, Ireland and England are also found in the British isles.
What countries in the british isles has the highest population?
The United Kingdom has the largest population of the two British Isles nations. (UK & Ireland)
How many countries is the british isles made up of?
As a geographical group, the British Isles are comprised of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Which countries can be found on the British Isles?
The British Isles are made up of the 2 large islands of Great Britain, Ireland, and all of the smaller off-shore islands. The countries that the British Isles consist of are England, Scotland, Wales, the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland.
Why do the countries of the British Isle have a larger population than the countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula?
The British Isles have a milder climate.
What were the strongest countries in the british isles?
England is the biggest and strongest.
Which countries make British Isles?
We are called The United Kingdom (U.K) or Great Britain.We share borders with Ireland,Scotland and Wales and these make up the countries that make up the British Isles..
What 5 countries make up the British Isles?
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland make up the British Isles.
What countries compise the British isles?
Geographically, the British Isles are the islands of Britain and Ireland and all of their off-shore islands. Politically, the British Isles are comprised of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Does British Isles have economy?
As it consists of several countries, it has several economies.
What is one of the independent countries that is part of the british isles?
The Irish Republic
