What's the difference between England, United Kingdom, and Great Britain?

Answer 1

I ***love*** this question!

Ok... Egland would be like... a state, if you will. The capitol state. Now Great Britan would be that whole Island. That would include England, Scotland and Wales. So... if we follow the US modle some more that would be the 48 connected states. Now the UK ... that would include Alaska and Hawaii. So in this case we are talking about North Irieland, the Isials of White and Man.

With me so far?

England is just one state. The capitol.
Great Britan is the majority of states.
The UK is the whole thing.

Hope that helps.

Answer 2

England (pronounced IPA: /ˈɪŋglənd/) is the largest and most populous constituent country of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (usually shortened to the United Kingdom, the UK, or Britain[1]) is a country[2] and sovereign state that is situated in west Northern Europe
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom

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
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Britain

Answer 3

United Kingdom = England + Scotland + Wales + Northern Ireland
Great Britain = England + Scotland + Wales
England = a single state with London, which covers approximately 50-60 % of Great Britain - on its west, it has Wales, on the north, there is Scotland.

Answer 4

England is one, single country, Great Britain is England combined with all it's other holdings, such as Ireland, and The United Kingdom is the combination of ALL the European countries.

Answer 5

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