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The "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland" was the full title from 1801 until 1922 when it became the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" when the Irish Free State was formed (now Eire or Ireland). The UK refers to all four countries (England Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland). The term was derived from the merging of the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland in 1801. It is sometimes thought that Kingdom of Great Britain formed from the Kingdoms of England and Scotland (in 1707 politically and 1603 under the Crowns) was called the United Kingdom but this is not the case.
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What is the name of these islands used by Great Britain?
Roarockinsyin
Which country first used gunpowder in rockets?
Great Britain
Name all the countries in great Britain?
Great Britain is the name used to refer to both Scotland and England. Wales, which is also a part of this union, is not normally counted as a country, it is a province.
When was radar first used?
During the Battle of Great Britain at the time of WWII
Is England in Great Britain?
No. Great Britain is not a country itself, it is a name used to describe an area within the United Kingdom. Great Britain describes the grouping of England, Scotland and Wales, along with a few other minor islands. Amongst the places left out in the description of Great Britain is Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
The abbreviaed name for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northen Ireland?
The initials UK are commonly used.
What was used the most during Adolf Hitler's assassination of Great Britain?
Hitler did not assassinate Great Britain. As Great Britain is a country, it is not possible to assassinate it.
What you the name of the volcano in Great Britain?
There isn't one!!! At least not any more, there used to be Volcanic activity in Great Britain as can be seen by volcanic plugs like Dumbarton Rock and Castle Rock in Edinburgh.
What is the full name of the country that we frequently refer to as Britain?
During the period of the British Empire, it was 'Great Britain'. Just 'Britain' was sometimes used. Nowadays, it is accepted as being the 'United Kingdom' (UK).
Why wasn't the Great Britain team more correctly designated as 'Great Britain and Northern Ireland' or 'United Kingdom'?
The 'British Isles' are made up of many islands including the 'Isle of Man', 'Ireland' and the larger 'Great Britain' which is divided into England, Scotland and Wales. The 'United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland' is the three countries on the island of Great Britain and a small part of Ireland called 'Northern Ireland' not including the Isle of Man. The rest of the island of Ireland is the independent 'Republic of Ireland'.Note. The name Britain (not Great Britain) is often used as a short name for the country.Since 1922 the correct name of the country has been the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", but by 1922 the phrase "Great Britain" was in widespread popular use and has since become synonymous with anything/anybody representing the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland". Therefore the term "Great Britain" is sometimes used erroneously to mean the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland".The name for the country at major international sporting events has never been corrected and it still often competes as Great Britain and Northern Ireland.Note also that the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands are Crown Dependencies, not technically part of the UK (or of the EU). These are generally included in the expressions Britain or Great Britain.
Was World War 1 the first time tanks were used?
Yes, the germans were the first to use them,then the U.S.,then france,then finally great britain.
What strategy was used by Great Britain to put Germany's economy to a standstill during World War 1?
Great Britain used bombs
