2007-02-27 12:04:20 · 8 answers · asked by hornetphilby 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Great Britain is a geographical term used to describe the island comprising England, Scotland and Wales. The United Kingdom is a political entity comprising of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
2007-02-27 12:07:30 · answer #1 · answered by davidbgreensmith 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The United Kingdom's full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain refers to the island of Britain (England). They can be used interchangeably. Northern Ireland is right above Ireland.
2007-02-27 12:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by ssariesen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great Britain is an island. The United Kingdom included many conquered countries around the world, including the pre-United States. As we did, other countries eventually fought off British rule and occupation, and many retain British influence like customs and language.
2007-02-27 12:11:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great Britain is more or less England. The United Kingdom is Scotland, England, and Ireland all together.
2007-02-27 12:07:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Great Britain same same with England now.The United Kingdom has four country (Great Britain,Scottland,Wales,and North Ireland)
2007-02-27 23:35:17 · answer #5 · answered by SevenLove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great britain is scotland england and wales, whereas the united kingdon includes the ulster provinces and other countries under british rule
2007-02-27 12:16:39 · answer #6 · answered by shamrock_bhoy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
GB is also England. The UK is England Scotland and Wales
2007-02-27 12:07:53 · answer #7 · answered by odwest22079 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
GB is a part of the UK
2007-02-27 12:06:26 · answer #8 · answered by Steve M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋