What do we call you? The UK/The United kingdom/Great Britain? I am confused?

Question

I am very interested in news and perspective from other nations since our own Media almost always focus on the same stories. I like watching the BBC news because it covers stories I would not otherwise hear about. I would watch the italian news .. if I spoke Italian. I have always wondered about this. I am serious about this question what is the most common way to refer to yourselves? What news programs or websites do you look at?

Answer 1

Hi CAE, it is confusing and here's the easy to understand explanation to answer your main question.

The UK comprises of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Great Britain only comprises of Scotland, England, and Wales.

People from each of these territories call themselves Scottish, English, Welsh and Irish as appropriate to their place of birth.

It's also acceptable to most people from any of the Countries of Great Britain to be called British or a Brit .

It's a long term item of potential dispute for Scots since the Act of Union 1707, and Irish people often express views regarding whether or not the province of Northern Ireland should remain under the rule of law from the monarchy of the United Kingdom. And Welsh people also express a desire for independence from such Rule.

All these peripheral Countries are subject to English dominance and parliamentary superiority.

To answer your last question, you may wish to look at the England-based website:

http://www.epolitix.com/

for up-to-date daily news of UK political activity.

Answer 2

Great Britain refers to the main island where England is. The United Kingdom or UK refers to the countries England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Answer 3

Great Britain is actually the large Island that is England Wales and most of Scotland.
United Kingdom is Great Britain and surrounding Islands plus Northern Ireland.
Both terms are used for the country, but you'd describe the people as British. Never heard anyone say they were UKish or United Kingdomish.

Answer 4

I am from Scotland but first I am British second I am Scottish. England , Wales,Scotland and Northern Ireland are the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom and Southern Ireland are the British Isles

Answer 5

The United Kindgom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the full title, as shown on our passports.

This may be shortened to United Kingdom or UK.

Great Britain consists of England, Scotland, and Wales.

The Isle of Man and the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey are not part of Great Britain or the United Kingdom. They are self governing Crown dependancies.

The term you use depends upon the scope that you wish to include.

Hope this helps.

Answer 6

large Britain is the island that contains England, Scotland and Wales. upload in Northern eire and you have the united kingdom of large Britain and northerly eire. it truly is somewhat a mouthful so we merely call it Britain for short.

Answer 7

UK is United Kingdom because we still have our little silly monarchy our silly royals as head of state...
UK nationals are called British ..so you can call us British
or Brits as some Americans do ..
I watch BBC news also ATV ..and CNN..
I don't bother with websites ..lol

Answer 8

Just call us 'The UK'.
That will include England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
There are many problems in 'The UK', as there are in 'The United States of America'.

Answer 9

On here i say UK because its the quickest to type but to myself i `m English or if i have to fill an English form out then i`m British
now i`m confused as well !!!

Answer 10

UK - England,Scotland,Wales,Northern Ireland.!!!