U.K. Explained
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Crown Dependencies
British Islands vs Isles
British Overseas Territories
British Empire
Commonwealth Realm
The Commonwealth of Nations
The Commonwealth Games vs The Olympic games
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Crown Dependencies
British Islands vs Isles
British Overseas Territories
British Empire
Commonwealth Realm
The Commonwealth of Nations
The Commonwealth Games vs The Olympic games
England
England incorporates the Isles of Scilly (once part of the historic county of Cornwall)
Also the Isle of Wight
Plus numerous islands within freshwater lakes and rivers in England. They are most numerous in the Lake District but other concentrations occur within the Norfolk Broads, some major reservoirs and principal rivers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_islands_of_England
Also the Isle of Wight
Plus numerous islands within freshwater lakes and rivers in England. They are most numerous in the Lake District but other concentrations occur within the Norfolk Broads, some major reservoirs and principal rivers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_islands_of_England
Scotland
Scotland- a country that is part of the U.K. and covers the northern third of the island of Great Britain.
There are quite a number of islands that are considered to be part of Wales, Anglesea, by far, being the largest.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_islands |
Scotland has over 790 offshore islands, most of which are to be found in four main groups: Shetland, Orkney, the Inner Hebrides and Outer Hebrides, the Isles of Bute
These Islands also form part of Great Britain. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_islands Wales
Wales, even though adjoined to England, is a separate country in it's own right, just as Scotland is.
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Ireland
Politically, Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially named Ireland), which covers five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom, in the northeast of the island. Ireland was "split" in two in 1921. As part of the 1922 Treaty the 6 counties Antrim, Armagh, Tyrone, Fermanagh and Derry would remain with the UK and is called Northern Ireland while the other 26 counties became the Irish Free State. Northern Ireland was an autonomous part of the Free State and could vote to remove themselves from the Free State, which they did 2 days after The 1922 Treaty was signed. The split occurred due to both religious and political reasons with mainly Protestant Unionists campaigning to remain with the UK and the mainly Catholic Nationalist 26 counties campaigning for complete independence.
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2pdsfn/why_is_ireland_split_into_two_countries/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2pdsfn/why_is_ireland_split_into_two_countries/
Rathlin Island is an island and civil parish off the coast of County Antrim. Northern Ireland has numerous islands, but Rathlin is the only inhabited offshore island of Northern Ireland, with a growing population of around 135 people
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Only six counties form Northern Island-
Antrim Down Armagh Femanagh Tyrone Derry/Londonderry Only Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom |
Great Britain
Great Britain contains three countries: England, Scotland, and Wales. Politically, Great Britain refers to the whole of England, Scotland and Wales in combination, without Northern Ireland. It includes the Isle of Wight, Anglesey, the Isles of Scilly, the Hebrides and the island groups of Orkney and Shetland, that are part of England, Wales, or Scotland.
Great Britain and Britain do not mean the same thing. Great Britain is made up of Scotland, England and Wales, where as Britain is just England and Wales.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom (UK) comprises four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The U.K. refers to the union of four separate nations: England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. The relationships among the countries of the United Kingdom have changed over time. Wales was annexed by the Kingdom of England under the Acts of Union of 1536 and 1542. A treaty between England and Scotland resulted in 1707 in a unified Kingdom of Great Britain, which merged in 1801 with the Kingdom of Ireland. In 1922, five-sixths of Ireland broke away from the country, leaving the present formulation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Crown Dependencies
(places that the U.K. Look after)
(places that the U.K. Look after)
The U.K. has three dependencies-
The Isle of Man in the Irish Sea
The Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey in the English Channel (Channel Islands)
These are Independently administered jurisdictions
Not part of the United Kingdom nor British Overseas Territories.
They are Self-governing possessions of the Crown
They are not part of the United Kingdom
The Isle of Man in the Irish Sea
The Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey in the English Channel (Channel Islands)
These are Independently administered jurisdictions
Not part of the United Kingdom nor British Overseas Territories.
They are Self-governing possessions of the Crown
They are not part of the United Kingdom
Bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey (The Channel Islands)
Part of the territory annexed by the Duchy of Normandy in 933 from the Duchy of Brittany. This territory was added to the grant of land given in settlement by the King of France in 911 to the Viking raiders who had sailed up the Seine almost to the walls of Paris. At no time did the Channel Islands form part of the Kingdom of England, and they remained legally separate, though under the same monarch.
Part of the territory annexed by the Duchy of Normandy in 933 from the Duchy of Brittany. This territory was added to the grant of land given in settlement by the King of France in 911 to the Viking raiders who had sailed up the Seine almost to the walls of Paris. At no time did the Channel Islands form part of the Kingdom of England, and they remained legally separate, though under the same monarch.
A bailiwick is usually the area of jurisdiction of a bailiff, and once also applied to territories in which a privately appointed bailiff exercised the sheriff's functions under a royal or imperial writ.
The relationship between the Crown dependencies and the UK is "one of mutual respect and support, i.e. a partnership".
Responsible for their own post and telecommunications, they have adopted the UK telephone numbering plan and have adapted their postcode systems to be compatible with that of the UK.
The Monarch is represented by a Lieutenant Governor, but this post is largely ceremonial. Lieutenant Governors of each Crown dependency, are recommended to the Crown by a panel in their own Crown dependency.
Responsible for their own post and telecommunications, they have adopted the UK telephone numbering plan and have adapted their postcode systems to be compatible with that of the UK.
The Monarch is represented by a Lieutenant Governor, but this post is largely ceremonial. Lieutenant Governors of each Crown dependency, are recommended to the Crown by a panel in their own Crown dependency.
The Isle of Man Not part of the U.K., but unlike the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man has a Common Purse Agreement with the United Kingdom. A Common Purse Agreement entitles the Isle of Man to a share in the United Kingdom's Customs and Excise revenues in return for being in customs union with the UK and not charging any import duties on goods from the UK, or that have been imported through the UK. |
British Islands vs Isles
The Crown dependencies & the United Kingdom, collectively known as
the British Islands
The British Isles consist of Great Britain, All of Ireland and over six thousand smaller isles.
the British Islands
The British Isles consist of Great Britain, All of Ireland and over six thousand smaller isles.
British Isles
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According to WikiPedia-
As I understand it, the term 'British Isles' means everything, all of the Big and Small Islands That means- England Ireland, North & South (Republic) Wales Scotland The Channel Islands All of the small islands around England, Ireland & Scotland List of Islands of the British Isles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_islands |
So, If you want to tour the 'British Isles'?, you get to see everything!
(that's what the touring companies say anyway?)
(that's what the touring companies say anyway?)
The term 'British Islands' means-
Everything except 'The Republic of Ireland', which is the South or Bottom grey section of Ireland So, If you want to tour the 'British Islands'? you miss out on seeing
the 'Republic of Ireland' However, some are still debating over the legal jurisdictions of this? but let's keep it simple!
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British Islands
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British Overseas Territories
British Oversees Territories
British Overseas Territories
- Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia (disputed by Cyprus)
- British Antarctic Territory (territory overlaps Antarctic claims made by Chile & Argentina)
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (disputed by Argentina)
- Falkland Islands (disputed by Argentina)
- Saint Helena & its dependencies (Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha)
- British Virgin Islands
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Anguilla
- Montserrat
- Bermuda
- Cayman Islands
- Pitcairn Islands
- British Indian Ocean Territory (disputed by Mauritius and Seychelles)
- Gibraltar (disputed by Spain)
British Overseas Territories- 14
Territories under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United Kingdom.
Part of the former British Empire that have not chosen independence or have voted to remain British territories. They share the British monarch (Elizabeth II) as head of state.
Some inhabited territories have their own internal leadership, only a select few are self-governing.
Prior to 1 January 1983, they were referred to as British Crown Colonies.
Exceptions- The British Antarctic Territory and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (hosting only officials and research station staff)
The British Indian Ocean Territory (used as a military base),
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has the responsibility of looking after the interests of all overseas territories except Akrotiri & Dhekelia, coming under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defence.
Territories under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United Kingdom.
Part of the former British Empire that have not chosen independence or have voted to remain British territories. They share the British monarch (Elizabeth II) as head of state.
Some inhabited territories have their own internal leadership, only a select few are self-governing.
Prior to 1 January 1983, they were referred to as British Crown Colonies.
Exceptions- The British Antarctic Territory and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (hosting only officials and research station staff)
The British Indian Ocean Territory (used as a military base),
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has the responsibility of looking after the interests of all overseas territories except Akrotiri & Dhekelia, coming under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defence.
British Overseas Territories citizens (BOTCs) enjoy visa-free entry to a number of countries and territories. However, in some cases, foreign authorities only grant them a visa-free entry if they present a passport with an endorsement stating their right of abode in the United Kingdom. The status of British Overseas Territories citizen relates to persons holding British nationality by virtue of a connection with a B.O.T.
British Empire
British Empire at its territorial peak in 1921
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. 'The sun never sets on the empire'. The independence of the Thirteen Colonies in North America in 1783 after the American War of Independence caused Britain to lose some of its oldest and most populous colonies.
Commonwealth Realm
The Commonwealth realms, shown in blue. Former Commonwealth realms or Dominions are shown in red
Commonwealth Realm
A Commonwealth realm is one of 16 sovereign states that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, have Queen Elizabeth II as the reigning constitutional monarch, and share the same royal line of succession
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada
Grenada
Jamaica
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Solomon Islands
Tuvalu
United Kingdom
This developed from the former colonial relationship of these countries to Britain, but they are now independent of each other and are legally distinct. The Commonwealth realms are, for purposes of international relations, sovereign states. They are united only in their voluntary connection with the institution of the monarchy, the succession, and the Queen herself; being the person of the sovereign and Crown to be- (said in 1936) "the most important and vital link" between the realms.
A Commonwealth realm is one of 16 sovereign states that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, have Queen Elizabeth II as the reigning constitutional monarch, and share the same royal line of succession
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada
Grenada
Jamaica
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Solomon Islands
Tuvalu
United Kingdom
This developed from the former colonial relationship of these countries to Britain, but they are now independent of each other and are legally distinct. The Commonwealth realms are, for purposes of international relations, sovereign states. They are united only in their voluntary connection with the institution of the monarchy, the succession, and the Queen herself; being the person of the sovereign and Crown to be- (said in 1936) "the most important and vital link" between the realms.
The monarchy of Australia is a form of government in which a hereditary monarch is the sovereign. Australia is a constitutional monarchy, largely modelled on the Westminster system of parliamentary government, while incorporating features unique to the Constitution of Australia. The monarch is represented by a governor, appointed directly by the Queen on the advice of each of her respective state governments. The Australian monarch, besides reigning in Australia, separately serves as monarch for each of 15 other Commonwealth countries known as Commonwealth realms.
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The Commonwealth
of Nations
(formerly the British Commonwealth)
of Nations
(formerly the British Commonwealth)
Current Commonwealth members (dark blue), former members (orange), and British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies (light blue)
The Commonwealth of Nations, (formerly the British Commonwealth)
The British Commonwealth comprises of 53 countries,
across all six inhabited continents.
In 1997 the Commonwealth Heads of Government agreed that, to become a member of the Commonwealth, an applicant country should (as a rule), have had a constitutional association with an existing Commonwealth member; that it should comply with Commonwealth values, principles and priorities as set out in the Harare Declaration; and that it should accept Commonwealth norms and conventions.
Eligible applicants could be any of the inhabited British overseas territories, Crown dependencies, Australian external territories and Associated States of New Zealand, if they become fully independent.
As membership is purely voluntary, member governments can choose at any time to leave the Commonwealth.
The original members of the "British Commonwealth", were the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, and Newfoundland, although Australia and New Zealand did not adopt the statute until 1942 and 1947 respectively. In 1949, the London Declaration was signed and marked the birth of the modern Commonwealth and the adoption of its present name.
The newest member is Rwanda, which joined on 29 November 2009. The most recent departure was The Gambia, which severed its connection with the Commonwealth on 3 October 2013.
The Commonwealth has suspended several members "from the Councils of the Commonwealth" for "serious or persistent violations" of the Harare Declaration
The British Commonwealth comprises of 53 countries,
across all six inhabited continents.
In 1997 the Commonwealth Heads of Government agreed that, to become a member of the Commonwealth, an applicant country should (as a rule), have had a constitutional association with an existing Commonwealth member; that it should comply with Commonwealth values, principles and priorities as set out in the Harare Declaration; and that it should accept Commonwealth norms and conventions.
Eligible applicants could be any of the inhabited British overseas territories, Crown dependencies, Australian external territories and Associated States of New Zealand, if they become fully independent.
As membership is purely voluntary, member governments can choose at any time to leave the Commonwealth.
The original members of the "British Commonwealth", were the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, and Newfoundland, although Australia and New Zealand did not adopt the statute until 1942 and 1947 respectively. In 1949, the London Declaration was signed and marked the birth of the modern Commonwealth and the adoption of its present name.
The newest member is Rwanda, which joined on 29 November 2009. The most recent departure was The Gambia, which severed its connection with the Commonwealth on 3 October 2013.
The Commonwealth has suspended several members "from the Councils of the Commonwealth" for "serious or persistent violations" of the Harare Declaration
The States of Jersey have called on the UK Foreign Secretary to request that the Commonwealth Heads of Government "consider granting associate membership to Jersey and the other Crown Dependencies as well as any other territories at a similarly advanced stage of autonomy".
The Commonwealth Games
vs
The Olympic games
vs
The Olympic games
Flags with the Union Jack
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/flags/uklike.shtml
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/flags/uklike.shtml