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Originally Posted by Glice
I'm potentially wrong, but I think 'United Kingdom' refers to the landmass (I'm never to sure if this include EIRE), whereas 'Britain' refers to the politically unified countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. I really should be able to say with more confidence, but it's a black spot.
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You've got it the wrong way around. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is just that. Britain is the name for the island that houses England, Scotland, and Wales.