Great Britain lies to the northwest of Continental Europe and east of Ireland. It is separated from the continent by the North Sea and by the English Channel, which narrows to 34 kilometres (21 mi) at the Straits of Dover. It stretches over about ten degrees of latitude on its longer, north-south axis, and occupies an area of 209,331 km² (80,823 square miles), excluding all the smaller surrounding islands.
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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.
- United Kingdom, constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe, officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- conventional long form: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; note - the island of Great Britain includes England, Scotland, and Wales.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Visitors can explore iconic landmarks like the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, the historic harbor, or the fascinating SS Great Britain Museum.
- 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.
- Great Britain is very often, but incorrectly, used as a synonym for the sovereign state properly known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern...