whats the DIFFERENCE between "UNITED KINGDOM" and " GREAT BRITAIN"?

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whats the DIFFERENCE between "UNITED KINGDOM" and " GREAT BRITAIN"?

the uk and GB, where is the difference between them?

2006-11-02 02:12:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom

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The UK includes Northern Ireland, whereas Great Britain just means the mainland, including, in most contexts, close coastal islands.

2006-11-02 03:27:33 · answer #1 · answered by cdrotherham 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

cdrother is correct. Great Britain is mainland - England, Scotland and Wales and associated islands. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland speaks for itself.

2006-11-02 12:29:49 · answer #2 · answered by steven b 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

the UK is only England wheras GB includes England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.

2006-11-02 10:20:40 · answer #3 · answered by linsy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋