- Thousands of years ago, Great Britain was joined to Europe and was covered with ice. ... Great Britain became an island about 8000 years ago.
- It is not to be confused with Great Britain, its largest island whose name is also loosely applied to the whole country. "UK" redirects here.
- There were 17,274 km (10,727 mi) of standard and narrow gauge railway in Great Britain in 2004, including 5,296 km (3,289 mi) of electrified track.
- However, it is also sometimes used as short for “Great Britain”, which can get very confusing. This means either of the maps above could represent Britain.
- In 1707, the Acts of Union were passed, making geographic Britain “United into One Kingdom by the Name of Great Britain.” Formal British history had begun.
- The following is a list of ten geographic facts to know about Great Britain: 1) The island of Great Britain has been inhabited by early humans for at least 500...
- Government of the United Kingdom. Great Britain is a constitutional monarchy (but there is no formal Constitution, and there are a number of main legislative acts).
- 780K Followers, 785 Following, 3,139 Posts - Great Britain 🇬🇧 (@lovegreatbritain) on Instagram: "Official British Tourist Board 🇬🇧 #LoveGreatBritain".
- The British Seaside. There are so many places to visit in Great Britain, but one of its best qualities is that you are never far from the sea.
- Great Britain packs so much greatness into its pint-sized shores: crumbling castles, soaring cathedrals, quaint villages, timeless landscapes and history galore.