What's the difference between Great Britain and United Kingdom?

Question

Someone brought it up in class and i realised i didn't know the actual answer..

It's probably really obvious but oh well. =)

Answer 1

Great Britain is an Island containing England, Scotland and Wales

The UK is, the Island of Great Britain plus Northern Ireland

The UK's Full name is:

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Answer 2

Great Britain is made of England, Scotland and Wales. The United Kingdom is England, Scotland Wales and northern Ireland.

Answer 3

correct answers :-)

Great Britain: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Brita...

United Kingdom: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_King...

you are welcome :o)