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The UK Is a Country Made of Countries

CGP Grey's quick, witty explainer on the differences between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England, and the countries that make up the UK.

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HN recommends it as the standard short answer whenever someone confuses Britain, the UK and England.

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Ireland is not part of the UK, but it is part of Britain. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, but that's a completely different country from Ireland. Being UK born or based gives you no privileges over the .ie domain at all. The best …
Twirrim on Hacker News · 2015-05
In So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Others have already chimed in here, but I honestly can't remember a CGP Grey video that I wasn't thoroughly entertained by, even when I already knew all of the facts presented. For amusement's sake, I really enjoy his videos on geography, such as (his first …
bmelton on Hacker News · 2017-09
In The Equifax breach may be the worst leak of personal info ever
[VIDEO] 5 mins of witty, brilliant lowdown on The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England Explained.
Mz on Hacker News · 2017-10
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