Great Britain

Is the political term describing the political union of the kingdoms of England and Scotland made on 1 May, 1707 under Queen Anne of England - "the two kingdoms of Scotland and England shall...be united into one kingdom by the name of Great Britain". It existed until 1801 when Great Britain and Ireland united to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Great Britain is also the name of the ninth largest island in the world. With a population of 58.9 million people (England/Scotland/Wales only) it is the third most populated island on Earth. It lies to the northwest of Continental Europe, with Ireland to the west, and makes up the largest part of the territory of the country the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is surrounded by over 1000 smaller islands and islets.

England, Scotland and Wales are mostly situated on the island, along with their capital cities:

  • London
  • Edinburgh
  • Cardiff

 

 

 

 

 

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  • The heart of Europe
  • The world famous and well known hub
  • The city of all new born fashion
  • The easiest country to commute into
  • The biggest and greenest capital in Europe

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Tom Trapani

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