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United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is NOT England.

England, Scotland and Wales are the countries which make the term 'Great Britain. '
Ireland is a separate country which is split between- Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland. Only Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom.

So, the United Kingdom is Great Britain ( England, Scotland, Wales) and Northern Ireland.

The proper name for the UK is ' The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'

by Decebel1 March 2, 2015