Okay, time for a little geography lesson...
I suppose no one will read this but I'm gonna say it anyway because it really annoys me when people don't realize this:
England = one country.
Scotland = one country.
Wales = one country.
Together, they make up Great Britain.
Great Britain is not a country.
Northern Ireland *not the Republic of Ireland*
is a region/province of the UK.
The Republic of Ireland is not in Great Britain or the UK,
nor is it ruled by them.
Great Britain is the name of the island.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (The UK) is the political grouping of countries under the sovereignty of Queen Elizabeth II.
England is a constituent country in the UK along with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Okay? Thank you.
Sincerely,
a very p-ssed off English girl.
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