The British Isles is a geographical term what is used to refer to the group of islands which are situated between the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean: Grat Britain, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
Great Britain is the name of the Biggest island, which comprises England, Scotland and Wales. It does not include Northern Ireland, the north-western territory of the island of Ireland, which is often referred to as Ulster. The word ’Great’ is used to distinguish Britain from Brittani in France. In everyday speech Britain is used synonymously with the United Kingdom.
The name United Kingdom (UK), which is the abbreviation of the United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. That is why the term ’English’ is not acceptable as a reference to the whole nation. Instead, the term ’British’ must be used. However, ’United Kingdom’ and ’Britain’ can be used synonymously.
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