What is Great Britain

Great Britain

Great Britain is the official name given to the two kingdoms of England and Scotland, and the principality of Wales. It is an island lying off the western coast of Europe, comprising the main territory of the United Kingdom.

Great Britain is made up of:

England - The capital is London.
Scotland - The capital is Edinburgh .
Wales - The capital is Cardiff.

Great Britain is divided into small regions called counties

Great Britain is very often, but incorrectly, used as a synonym for the sovereign state properly known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK). (The clue is the full name of the UK. The UK includes Great Britain AND Northern Ireland)

Great Britain is a political term which describes the combination of England, Scotland, and Wales, the three nations which together include all the land on the island. It is also a geographical term referring to the island on which the greater parts of England, Wales and Scotland are situated.

Great Britain has an area of 229,850 km² (88,745 sq. mi.) and is the largest island of the British Isles.

Is Great Britain the same as Britain?

Yes, sometimes people use the shorten name Britain instead of Great Britain.