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Great Britain is often the same as Britain
and refers only to Scotland, England and Wales which
are situated on the island of Great Britain.
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They used to be different countries before they
became united and got the name of the United
Kingdom
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Map of England within the United Kingdom England is
the largest area within the United Kingdom. (see the
map) Most of England comprises the central and southern part of the island of Great Britain in the North Atlantic. The country also includes over 100 smaller islands such as the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight.
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Location of Scotland within the United Kingdom and
in the European continent Scotland is part of the United
Kingdom occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain. It borders on England in the south and is washed by the North Sea in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea in the southwest.
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Location of Wales in Europe The population of Wales
comes up to three million people and its total
area is 20,8 thousand square kilometers.
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Location of Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom
and in the European continent Northern Ireland is situated in