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Great Britain means England, Scotland and Wales.

The UK consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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Is Britain a country?

Great Britain, or United Kingdom is not a country, it is a nation that is made up of England, Northern Ireland, and Wales No Britain is not a country on this island the 3 Country's are Wales, Scotland & England in the United Kingdom


What is the history of Great Britain and which countries are part of the United Kingdom?

The traditional country of England is more correctly known as England and Wales. The country of Wales having been subsumed into England in the period 1536 - 1542. Scotland and England were united in The United Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. That kingdom 'lasted' until 1801, when it was replaced with the United Kindom of Great Britain and Ireland. That union lasted until 1922, when the Republic of Ireland was born and the United Kingdom changed its name again.... this time to The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.


Who is britain?

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or 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.


Is Great Britain located in the United Kingdom?

Great Britain is formed from England, Scotland and Wales. The United Kingdom is Great Britain and Northern Ireland. So the answer is YES, Great Britain is part of the UK.

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What bis the name of the country composed of the region England?

Britain, Great Britain or United Kingdom - all are correct.


How do you spell Brittian?

The correct spelling is Britain. Great Britain, is a country, part of the United Kingdom, and consists of England, Scotland and Wales.


Is Britain a country?

Great Britain, or United Kingdom is not a country, it is a nation that is made up of England, Northern Ireland, and Wales No Britain is not a country on this island the 3 Country's are Wales, Scotland & England in the United Kingdom


What is the capital of United Kingdom in 1914?

London was the capital of the United Kingdom in 1914. (Strictly speaking, "Great Britain" is the main island of the UK, but the correct name of the country is the United Kingdom.)


In what country is Britain located?

The United Kingdom


Is the united kingdom and Britain the same country?

Britain is one of territory in United Kingdom. United Kingdom includes Britain or also called England, Scotland, Ireland and also Wales.


Great Britain is the only country to what?

Great Britain is not a country, it is part of the United Kingdom.


When did the united kingdom became a country?

It became the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801


Is Great Britain inside the United Kingdom?

Yes. The full name of the country 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 is the full name uf the United Kingdom?

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.


What is the common name for the united kingdom?

The full name of the country is 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland' often abbreviated to UK or Britain.