2006-09-02 16:05:43 · 4 answers · asked by curiousmind24 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Great Britain is an island lying off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe and to the east of Ireland, comprising the main territory of the United Kingdom. Great Britain is also used as a geopolitical term describing the combination of England, Scotland, and Wales, which together comprise the entire island and some outlying islands. Great Britain, and simply Britain, are used as informal names for the sovereign state properly known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The nationality of the indigenous population of the island, being wholly contained within the United Kingdom, is British.
2006-09-02 16:18:12 · answer #1 · answered by davebrit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That word originated with the Romans.
In the Talmud, Britain is called the 'Island of Angles' also 'Apples. Also Eire in Hebrew means an Island.
2006-09-02 18:04:42 · answer #2 · answered by Piffle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
britain referred to all of england, scotland, and ireland, plus it was a huge system with many colonies and territories. they later split up into todays countries.
2006-09-02 16:10:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it was a chick it means from or in england
2006-09-02 16:11:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋