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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the official title as given on an official passport. Generally known as the UK or Britain, which are used pretty much interchangeably, even though technically they are not the same thing.
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Is Great Britain still a constitutional monarchy?
Great Britain is a geographical term. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) is a constitutional monarchy.
How did great Britain become great Britain?
by having an empire, stretching over half of africa, the americas, india and china, oceania and the middle eastIt is a common misconception that the 'great' is a title indicative of 'greatness' as alluded to above, as the actual origin is from a mostly-unused meaning of 'great'. In the case of Great Britain the 'great' just means 'largest' since Great Britain is the largest island in the British archipelago*. It is a purely geographical term.*A collection of islands off the North-Western coast of continental Europe, on which the Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland can be found.Addendum: it IS a geographical term but refers to the fact that what is now Brittany (in France) was also called "Britain". Great Britain was so named to distinguish it from Brittany - known as "Less/ Lesser Britain"
What is the difference between the terms Great Britain and the united kingdom?
Great Britain is comprised of England, Scotland and Wales. When Northern Ireland is included, the country then has its full title of 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'. Citizens of these four places are British in international law.
Who are British ancestors?
"British ancestors" are parents, grandparents, great grandparents (or further back) who came from or lived in Britain. Britain is considered to include England, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland, and sometimes smaller islands such as Orkney, the Isle of Man, etc. Sometimes the term "British ancestors" is used to refer to the British Isles, rather than just the island of Britain. Then the tern includes Ireland and all the small islands nearby.
Are Great Britain and Britain the same country?
The United Kingdom is a country of western Europe comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Beginning with the kingdom of England, it was created by three acts of union: with Wales (1536), Scotland (1707), and Ireland (1800). At the height of its power in the 19th century it ruled an empire that spanned the globe. London is the capital and the largest city. Population: 60,600,000. Source: http://www.answers.com/United+Kingdom?gwp=11&ver=2.3.0.609&method=3
What is the modern name for Great Britain and Ireland?
There is no particular modern name for them. The two main islands, and their associated smaller islands, are sometimes referred to as the British Isles. The term United Kingdom refers to Great Britain and Northern Ireland, but does not include the rest of Ireland, so using the term United Kingdom for Great Britain and Ireland is not correct.
What is the size of the country british isles?
The British Isles is a geographical term for the islands of Britain and Ireland and all of their offshore islands. There are two separate countries on these islands: 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland' and 'The Republic of Ireland'.
What Great Britain and Ireland are?
They are two large neighbouring islands. They are sometimes collectively referred to as the British Isles for geographic purposes.
What two independent countries make up the British Isles in North Europe?
The geographical term "The British Isles" encompasses the islands of Britain, Ireland and all the surrounding Islands, including the Isle of Man, the Isle of Wight, the Hebrides, the Orkney Islands, the Shetland Islands. Politically speaking, these are divided into two seperate independent countries, The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The Isle of Man is a 'Crown Dependency' and has internal self-government.
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)
What include the British isles?
The British Isles used to be a geographical term referring to the Islands of Britain and Ireland. It is no longer used as the correct geographical term is now Britain and Ireland.
Is Great Britain and british the same?
No. The British Isles are a collection of islands off the coast of mainland Europe. It is a geographical term, not a country. Great Britain is the largest of these islands, comprising the countries of England, Scotland and Wales. Together with Northern Ireland, these three countries form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly referred to as the United Kingdom or the UK. Northern Ireland is on the island of Ireland, which also contains the Republic of Ireland. The island of Ireland is included when referring to the British Isles. The Republic of Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom.
What is the difference between Great Britain the UK and the british isles?
The British Isles is approximately 1000 islands grouped together off the coast of Europe. The United Kingdom encompasses all the countries on the largest island, coupled with Northern Ireland on the second largest. Great Britain just refers to the three countries on the largest island.
What re the two isles?
The term "two isles" typically refers to the British Isles, which consist of two main islands: Great Britain and Ireland. Great Britain is made up of England, Scotland, and Wales, while Ireland is divided into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. These islands are located to the northwest of mainland Europe and are known for their rich history, diverse cultures, and significant influence on global affairs.
What is the geographical difference between The UK and Great Britain?
Great Britain is the main Island consisting of England Scotland and Wales. The UK is a political state consisting of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1922), the term UK was first used in 1801 when it became the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Before this it was the Kingdom of Great Britain. Geographically the British Isles consists of both Great Britain and Ireland (plus numerous smaller Islands). The term Britain was derived from the Roman - Brittania. As Angles Saxons Jutes Norse etc invaded the Island the native population of Britons was either assimilated or pushed outwards. Part of this movement was the displacement of some Britons to what is now a region of France - Brittany. Greater Britain (Britannia Major) was first used to distinguish the mainland island from Lesser Britain (Britannia Minor) or Brittany by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his Historia Regum Britannia (1136).
Is England a country or part of the British Isles?
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are all integral parts of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Incidentally, the 'British Isles' is a geographical term to describe the islands of Britain and Ireland and all of their offshore islands and is nothing to do with the political divisions within the British Isles.
Why did Britain want their independence from England?
This, unfortunately, is a nonsensical question. "Britain" is an abbreviation for "Great Britain", a large island off the North West of Europe, and part of The British Isles. The British Isles is two large islands - Britain and Ireland and over 1000 small islands. The island of Ireland is divided into "The Republic of Ireland" and the small North East corner called "Northern Ireland." There have been many changes in the political make up of the British Isles through History but currently, Great Britain (which includes England Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland comprise "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" and the Republic of Ireland is a separate, sovereign country. Some people in The Republic of Ireland dislike the term "British Isles" as it implies that Ireland belongs to Britain.
