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Why can't the UK be called Britain?
Because they are known by both names, the United Kingdom & Britain. The UK and Britain are not exactly the same Great Britain is all the countrys that we own all over the world and the UK is england, scotland, wales and northern ire land or vice versa, but still hense why they say the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
What other names is the UK known?
The UK is short for United Kingdom and is alternately called Great Britain, Britain and England, but in actuality, each of these names stands for different things.
What is the official nickname for the united kingdom's?
It does not have a nickname. It's just called the United Kingdom or the UK. (Sometimes it's wrongly called Britain or 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 UK located in London?
UK is a country that stands for United Kingdom also called as Britain. Its capital city is London. So London is located in 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.
What do the British call a sidewalk?
A sidewalk in the UK is called "pavement" or "foot path"
Why is the UK often called a multi faith society?
Immigrants have established their own religions in the UK and people of all faiths now live in Britain's cities.
What is the modern name for United kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, often just called the United Kingdom or the UK.
Who invented the machine called colossus?
Colossus was created by James Hojwilth In Britain UK to maintain a brief idea of who is who.
What is Great Britain's only poisonous snake called?
The only venomous snake native to the UK is the Adder (Vipera berus).
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)
