![](https://everythingthathappened.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/vennGBUK.jpg)
courtesy brilliantmaps.com
“The map above demonstrates the difference between the British Isles, United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England. While the terms are often used interchangeably they actually mean different things.”
–brilliantmaps.com
England vs. Great Britain vs. United Kingdom – full explanation
Being an American, I have never been clear on the difference between “Great Britain” and “The United Kingdom”. Now I understand. The diagram/map above is an example of what a clean, clear graphic looks like.