Why is the Great Britain another name of England?

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Why is the Great Britain another name of England?

2006-10-23 17:34:33 · 2 answers · asked by nickylan 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)

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Great Britain is the term used to describe the countries of England, Scotland and Wales, all of which are on that one island. England is part of the term Great Britain. See the below link.

2006-10-23 17:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by Jolly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because Great Britain was the name of the empire before it became the country of England. Great Britain is more of a nickname than anything.

2006-10-23 17:42:42 · answer #2 · answered by The All-Knowing Sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋