| Do you know the difference between Great Britain, the United Kingdom and England? |
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Asked 3 years ago
by nickbits  United Kingdom |
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England
England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales
England, Wales, and Scotland
Really? I was not aware that Northern Ireland was not part of the United Kingdom?
It is. It is NOT part of Great Britain. I think.
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[1 point] 3 years ago by deleted user Replyperhaps because it is not located on the Island of Britain, as are the other three? The name 'Great Britain', as far as I know, goes back to the creation of the Kingdom of Great Britain under Anne back in the 18th century, and refers to the unification of Scotland and England (Wales was taken over long before.)
"The United Kingdom' however, refers to The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which nomenlcature suggests that Northern Ireland is NOT part of Great Britain.
The usage As suggested, "The British Isles' would, I think, include the four parts of The United Kingdom plus Ireland, as it is located on one of the islands in the group. Also included would be Jersey, The Isle of Man, The Orkneys, the Hebrides, and other small islands which belong to one or another of the countries named.
I am extrapolating much of this from what I know of the history, but I don't think I am far wrong.
Spot on.
It was originally the united kingdom of great britain and ireland. But then southern ireland were given independence. Northern Ireland chose to reamain part of the UK.
Correct..
You could have added "The British Isles" to the list too :)
Yep, well spotted. Not sure how I let that slip by.
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[1 point] 3 years ago by deleted user ReplyWrong side of the street, not so long ago (200 years or so) most countries drove (horse carts), walked, rode on the left side. The reason, any marching armies could have their right arms near their enemies and their swords away from them. As most people are right handed, being on the left is the only way to do this.
As for headed by a Queen, it brings a lot of tourism to the country and I certainly wouldn't be without her.