Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom

1. Is UK and Great Britain the same?
2. Why is it called United Kingdom and Great Britain?
3. What countries make up Great Britain?
4. What is the difference between United Kingdom and Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
5. Is Scotland ruled by England?
6. How many states are in England?
7. Is England a free country?
8. Is Australia part of the UK?
9. Why is Ireland Not in the UK?
10. Which is the smallest country in the UK?
11. Is Ireland under British rule?

Is UK and Great Britain the same?

Great Britain is the name of the island that is home to the countries of England, Wales, and Scotland. The United Kingdom (UK) is a country that is a union of the countries on the island of Great Britain, along with the country of Northern Ireland (which shares the island of Ireland with the Republic of Ireland.)

Why is it called United Kingdom and Great Britain?

The 1707 Acts of Union declared that the kingdoms of England and Scotland were "United into One Kingdom by the Name of Great Britain". The term "United Kingdom" has occasionally been used as a description for the former kingdom of Great Britain, although its official name from 1707 to 1800 was simply "Great Britain".

What countries make up Great Britain?

The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

What is the difference between United Kingdom and Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

Put simply, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is exactly that. Remember, Great Britain consists of just England, Wales and Scotland, whereas the United Kingdom also includes Northern Ireland, as its long name states.

Is Scotland ruled by England?

Scotland has limited self-government within the UK as well as representation in the UK Parliament. Certain executive and legislative powers have been devolved to, respectively, the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament.

How many states are in England?

There are currently a total of 69 such cities in the United Kingdom: 51 in England, seven in Scotland, six in Wales, and five in Northern Ireland.
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List of cities.

Is England a free country?

The UK is a democracy/free country, right? ... The UK elects its rulers, but once elected, it imposes very little in terms of limits on their rule. Endowed with nearly unlimited power, long has the institution of Parliament been tasked with limiting the political freedoms of the British people.

Is Australia part of the UK?

Formally speaking, Australia is a constitutional monarchy, which means the Queen is the head of state. ... According to the royal family's website, when the Queen visits Australia, she speaks and acts as Queen of Australia, and not as Queen of the United Kingdom.

Why is Ireland Not in the UK?

When Ireland suddenly declared itself a republic in 1949, thus making it impossible to remain in the British Commonwealth, the UK government legislated that even though the Republic of Ireland was no longer a British dominion, it would not be treated as a foreign country for the purposes of British law.

Which is the smallest country in the UK?

If we go by the historic counties list, Rutland is indeed the smallest with a total area of 382 sq km (147.4 sq miles), according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Is Ireland under British rule?

British rule in Ireland began with the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169. Most of Ireland gained independence from Britain following the Anglo-Irish War and became a fully independent republic following the passage of the Republic of Ireland Act in 1949. Northern Ireland still remains part of the United Kingdom.