Great Britain is the name of the island that comprises England, Scotland, and Wales, although the term is also used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom is a political unit that includes these countries and Northern Ireland. The British Isles is a geographical term that refers to the United Kingdom, Ireland, and surrounding smaller islands such as the Hebrides and the Channel Islands.^.
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- Great Britain is a political term used to describe the island’s boundaries and does not include Northern Ireland (one of the countries within the UK).
- Main article: Geology of Great Britain. Great Britain has been subject to a variety of plate tectonic processes over a very extended period of time.
- conventional long form: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; note - the island of Great Britain includes England, Scotland, and Wales.
- 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.
- 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.
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (İngilizce). ... "In stunning decision, Britain votes to leave the E.U." Washington Post (İngilizce).
- Visitors can explore iconic landmarks like the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, the historic harbor, or the fascinating SS Great Britain Museum.
- 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.
- As a part of the once powerful British Empire, Great Britain played a central role in history; one of the world's most influential centers of cultural development.
- 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.