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  1. United Kingdom - Wikipedia

    The BBC historically preferred to use "Britain" as shorthand only for Great Britain, though the present style guide does not take a position except that "Great Britain" excludes Northern Ireland.

  2. United Kingdom | History, Population, Map, Flag, Capital, & Facts ...

    1 day ago · United Kingdom, island country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. It comprises the whole of the island of Great Britain—which contains England, Wales, and …

  3. United Kingdom | Culture, Facts & Travel | - CountryReports

    2 days ago · The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a highly developed constitutional monarchy composed of Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern …

  4. The United Kingdom Maps & Facts - World Atlas

    Jul 10, 2023 · The United Kingdom comprises of a union of the individual countries of England, Scotland and Wales (collectively, Great Britain) and the constitutionally distinct region of Northern Ireland.

  5. United Kingdom - A Country Profile - Nations Online Project

    The country on the island of Great Britain in north-western Europe comprises England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, which occupies the northeastern part of the island of Ireland.

  6. United Kingdom country profile - BBC News

    Jul 9, 2024 · 1921 - Anglo-Irish Treaty establishes the Irish Free State, partitioned from Northern Ireland which remains part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

  7. Britain vs. England vs. UK: What's the Difference? - HowStuffWorks

    Oct 21, 2024 · In fact, this entire island (sometimes called just "Britain") is the largest island off the coast of mainland Europe. Together, the three countries on the island of Great Britain (England, Scotland …

  8. AboutBritain.com - Home - Everything you need to know about Britain

    The premier online resource with everything you need to know about Britain for planning a day out, short break, or holiday in the British Isles, whether you live in Britain, or are planning to visit from overseas.

  9. Great Britain - New World Encyclopedia

    Though the sovereign state of the United Kingdom includes Great Britain as well as Northern Ireland, the simple term "Britain" is often used synonymously to that nation.

  10. United Kingdom - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, often shortened to the United Kingdom (UK), or just Britain, is a sovereign country in Northwestern Europe.