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What are 6 islands that make up the UK?
Great Britain Ireland Shetland Isle of Wight Orkney Isle Lindisfarne (Holy Island)
What is England's physical geography?
England's physical geography includes 65% of the island of Great Britain. It also includes the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly.
What is the difference between the terms Great Britain and the UK?
OK, here we go again. BRITAIN is an island. It includes England, Wales and Scotland. GREAT BRITAIN is a group of islands, including Britain, the Isle of Wight, the Hebrides, the Isle of Man and lots of others, but NOT Ireland. The UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND is a kingdom and an independent nation state.
What is the primary difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom is a state that consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The official name of the country is "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland." Great Britain is the name of the island northwest of France and east of Ireland that consists of England, Wales and Scotland. Politically, Great Britain also refers to England, Scotland and Wales in combination, and therefore also includes a number of outlying islands such as the Isle of Wight, Anglesey, the Isles of Scilly, the Hebrides, and the island groups of Orkney and Shetland.
What are some islands in the UK?
Great Britain is itself an island, and northern Ireland is part of Ireland. Other islands are the Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Lundy, Sheppey, Bardsey and there are several island groups such as the Hebrides, Orkneys, Shetlands and Farnes.
Is the isle of wight an Ireland?
It is politically part of England, United Kingdom of Graet Britain and Northern Ireland
Which town is it closest to in Englandin Isle of Wight?
Southampton and Portsmouth are closest
Why is the isle of wight known as dinosaur island?
the isle of wight is known as dinosaur island why?
What does Great Britain consist of?
The Shetland Is : The Orkney Is : The Inner & Outer Hebrides: Northern Ireland: The Isle of Man: The Island that is Scotland, England & Wales: Anglesey: the Isle of Man: The Isle Of Wight: The Scilly Is: the Channel Islands (?) Apologies for what I may have missed, Caldy Island & Lundy for example. Strictly, Great Britain is the name of a single island that comprises the majority of the territory claimed by England, Wales and Scotland (the British mainland). It is the most populous island in the UK. So, strictly, Great Britain comprises one island. Historically the term Great Britain was used to refer to the kingdom comprised of England, Wales and Scotland between 1707 and 1801; under this definition you could include all the islands of Scotland, England and Wales lying off the British mainland (of which there are over 800; they include the Hebrides, Shetland, Orkney, Anglesey, the Isle of Wight and other island groups). The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are neither part of the territory of England, Scotland and Wales, nor are they part of the UK. Likewise, the island of Ireland is separate. Northern Ireland is part of the UK but obviously not part of Great Britain. In summary, Great Britain is the name of the island that comprises the British mainland, the largest island of the UK. Due to this name being used for a nation state between 1707 and 1801, the term came to be associated with all the territory of England, Scotland and Wales and therefore the offshore islands of these constituent nations may be included within the definition of Great Britain.
What is official name Great Britain now?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. See the related questions below. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or Britain)
How far is the Isle of Wight from Britain?
The shortest distance from the Isle of Wight to the mainland (note: Isle of Wight is part of England) is about 8 km.
What belong to Great Britain?
Great Britain means the countries of England, Scotland and Wales - including the Hebrides, Orkney, Shetland, the Isle of Wight, the Scillies and many other smaller islands.The Sovereign State of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of Great Britain and the Northern part of the island of Ireland.Note that the Isle of Man (between Scotland, Wales and Ireland) and the Channel Islands (just off the North coast of France) both have unusual status. Although they share much in common with the UK, they are technically not part of Great Britain or the UK (or of the EU).
