If the United Kingdom is truely united, why are there four seperate countries?
2006-12-13 05:44:23 · 5 answers · asked by Peoples Oakland 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
because the four countries are under one rule
2006-12-13 05:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because before they were all united, there were more than four-there were dozens of little kingdoms all over Great Britain. When they all became united under one government, it seemed logical to call it the "United Kingdom."
2006-12-13 07:07:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when england annexed scotland and wales it was known as a united nation of separate kingdoms. they wanted to annex ireland, too.
2006-12-13 08:31:53 · answer #3 · answered by elizadushkuslover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were originally ruled by England.
2006-12-13 05:47:01 · answer #4 · answered by sharke45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know why..go look in history book...maybe u can find the answer
2006-12-13 05:52:00 · answer #5 · answered by beauty mirna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋