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In 1922 Ireland became independent of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Days later Northern Ireland opted out of independence and remained part of the UK.
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What makes Ireland different from the United Kingdom today?
Ireland is an Island split into two parts. The Northern part is called Northern Ireland and is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The rest, called Eire, or sometimes Ireland, is a separate sovereign state. (Until the early 20th Century, all of Ireland used to be part of the UK.)
What makes England?
If you mean 'what makes the United Kingdom' - it is comprised of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The United Kingdom came to exist in 1707 Who makes up the UK?
The full name of the country is 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland' and comprises of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What is the difference among England Great Britain and the United Kingdom?
England is a country that makes up part of the United Kingdom, along with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is the island that England Scotland and Wales are part of. The United Kingdom is Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is on the island of Ireland, so Great Britain does not include Northern Ireland.
What british country is shared with another land?
No British country is shared with another land. Britain is the island containing England, Scotland and Wales. You may be referring to Northern Ireland, which is on the island of Ireland, along with the Republic of Ireland. However, Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, but not part of Britain. The United Kingdom's description even makes that distinction. It is the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland."
What makes up the united kingdom and Britain?
The full name of the country is 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'. 'Britain' is comprised of England, Scotland and Wales.
What series of of islands off the northern coast of France makes up the united kingdom and Ireland?
The British Isles.
Is repubilc of Ireland part of the united kingdom?
No the Republic of Ireland is an independent state. They have their own government globally recognized.However the island of Ireland is divided up between 2 countries. Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland makes up one of the four countries of the United Kingdom.
What continent makes up the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom is in Europe.
What United Kingdom region makes up the island of great Britain?
England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland is also part of the UK but that is on the island of Ireland.
Are Scotland and England on the same island?
Yes, they are. Wales is also a part of the island that makes up the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Northern Ireland, while a part of the UKGB, is on the island known as Ireland.
What country makes cheddar cheese?
Its origin is in England. Today, it is made in Australia, Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.
