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Discover the common misconceptions about Great Britain and the United Kingdom in this informative video! 🌍🇬🇧
Many people mistakenly use "Great Britain" and "United Kingdom" interchangeably when referring to this region, but this is incorrect.
In this video, we break down the differences:
The larger island, Great Britain, includes three countries: England, Scotland, and Wales.
The smaller island, Ireland, consists of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Learn why the United Kingdom is a political union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, excluding the Republic of Ireland. Understand the implications of Brexit, which saw the Republic of Ireland remain in the EU while the UK exited.
For a comprehensive term that encompasses all countries in this area, use "The British Isles."
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The Great Britain or United Kingdom are usually used when referring to this area, but this is wrong.
You see, there are two main islands in this region. The bigger one, called Great Britain, is made up of three different countries: England in the south, Scotland in the north, and Wales in the west. The smaller island is called Ireland, which consists of the Republic of Ireland in the south and Northern Ireland in the north.
The United Kingdom is a political union consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, with the Republic of Ireland not being included. That’s why, after Brexit, the Republic of Ireland remained in the EU while the UK left.
If you want to refer to all the countries in this area, the correct term would be The British Isles, not
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