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Established by the unification of Anglo-Saxon tribes across modern day England. Ireland joins the union, and once again the name changes. This is the UK that remains to this day. So when was the UK established? The United Kingdom coloured in red with the Republic of Ireland in grey. The first is that it is used to distinguish Britain from its similar sounding, but much smaller French neighbour, Brittany.

The British Isles is the name of a group of islands situated off the north western corner of mainland Europe. Just like Wales and Scotland, England is commonly referred to as a country but it is not a sovereign state.

It is the largest country within the United Kingdom both by landmass and population, has taken a pivitol role in the creation of the UK, and its capital London also happens to be the capital of the UK. It is perhaps understandable then that England is often although incorrectly used as a term to describe the whole of the UK.

So there you have it! Great Britain — an island situated off the north west coast of Europe. British Isles — a collection of over 6, islands, of which Great Britain is the largest. England — a country within the UK. Interactive Map of the UK.

It is made up of the individual flags of three countries in the Kingdom. Read more. The present Union Flag Union Jack represented the political union of three kingdoms. England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland. British Isles. What is Great Britain? Is Britain the same as Great Britain? Which countries are in Great Britain? You may not redistribute, sell or place the content of this page on any other website or blog without written permission from the Mandy Barrow.

Mandy is the creator of the Woodlands Resources section of the Woodlands Junior website. The two websites projectbritain.