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British Isles vs. United Kingdom vs. Great Britain vs. England vs. Ireland, finally made clear

Venn diagram map of the British Isles created by Anna Debenham,
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.

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