Great Britain (commonly shortened to Britain) is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north-west coast of continental Europe, consisting of the countries England, Scotland and Wales. With an area of 209,331 km2 (80,823 sq mi), it is the largest of the British Isles, the largest European island and the ninth-largest island in the world.[b] It is dominated by a maritime climate with narrow temperature differences between seasons.
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- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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- 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.
- conventional long form: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; note - the island of Great Britain includes England, Scotland, and Wales.
- Visitors can explore iconic landmarks like the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, the historic harbor, or the fascinating SS Great Britain Museum.
- 5,254,800), 30,414 sq mi (78,772 sq km) on the island of Great Britain, while the United Kingdom includes Great Britain as well as Northern Ireland (2021 pop.
- 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.