| Difference between GB and UK? 11:23 - Jul 27 with 4745 views | Keno |
My daughters Italian boyfriend has just asked me what the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom is (eg, why at the Olympics is GB, not UK)
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:26 - Jul 27 with 2980 views | nodge_blue |
GB doesn't pretend to be united?
But Google says GB officially doesn't include NI. [Post edited 27 Jul 2021 11:27]
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:28 - Jul 27 with 2957 views | Keno |
Thanks!!
Last two Paras where interesting
In fact, of the 29 athletes from Northern Ireland in Rio, the vast majority - 21 - have chosen to represent Team Ireland, including Belfast-born boxer Paddy Barnes, who was the team's flag bearer at the opening ceremony. Only eight are representing Team GB.
One thing is certain. "Team Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and UK Overseas Territories" doesn't roll easily off the tongue. | |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:28 - Jul 27 with 2953 views | usm |
If he doesnt know then tell him to do one and return back to where he came from |  |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:29 - Jul 27 with 2938 views | Keno |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:28 - Jul 27 by usm |
If he doesnt know then tell him to do one and return back to where he came from |
ha!
Can he pay for lunch first? | |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:33 - Jul 27 with 2892 views | Kropotkin123 |
Britain = England and Wales
Great Britain = England, Scotland and Wales
United Kingdom = England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Ireland = Republic of Ireland
Ireland/Island of Ireland = Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
British Isles/British and Irish Isles = Great Britain, Island of Ireland, Isle of Mann, etc
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The most succinct answer to your question would be Northern Ireland. [Post edited 27 Jul 2021 11:34]
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:34 - Jul 27 with 2882 views | MerseyBlue |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:28 - Jul 27 by Keno |
Thanks!!
Last two Paras where interesting
In fact, of the 29 athletes from Northern Ireland in Rio, the vast majority - 21 - have chosen to represent Team Ireland, including Belfast-born boxer Paddy Barnes, who was the team's flag bearer at the opening ceremony. Only eight are representing Team GB.
One thing is certain. "Team Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and UK Overseas Territories" doesn't roll easily off the tongue. |
It seems clear that we need a new name. How about the Constitutional Monarchy of the United Kingdom and Environs. It's catchy. |  |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:34 - Jul 27 with 2881 views | Guthrum |
Its full title of "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" pretty much explains the distinction.
Great Britain was formed in 1707 by the Act of Union between the kingdoms of England (including Wales) and Scotland. From 1603 until that year they had still been separate, but with the same person as monarch.
The UK was formed in 1801 by the Act of Union between GB and Ireland (later reduced to Northern Ireland in 1921). |  |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:36 - Jul 27 with 2839 views | TractorCam |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:26 - Jul 27 by nodge_blue |
GB doesn't pretend to be united?
But Google says GB officially doesn't include NI. [Post edited 27 Jul 2021 11:27]
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Ah, that explains why Rory McIlroy is representing Ireland in the golf. |  |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:37 - Jul 27 with 2826 views | bringonthetractor |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:34 - Jul 27 by MerseyBlue |
It seems clear that we need a new name. How about the Constitutional Monarchy of the United Kingdom and Environs. It's catchy. |
Genuine suggestion - 'Team GB+'
It's not perfect but is a balance between being slightly more representative than what we have now and not an absolute mouthful! |  |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:41 - Jul 27 with 2799 views | Keno |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:34 - Jul 27 by Guthrum |
Its full title of "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" pretty much explains the distinction.
Great Britain was formed in 1707 by the Act of Union between the kingdoms of England (including Wales) and Scotland. From 1603 until that year they had still been separate, but with the same person as monarch.
The UK was formed in 1801 by the Act of Union between GB and Ireland (later reduced to Northern Ireland in 1921). |
I note "Team GB" includes Guernsey and the lesser Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the Sicily Isles
They arent part of UK though are they? [Post edited 27 Jul 2021 11:42]
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:41 - Jul 27 with 2795 views | MerseyBlue |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:37 - Jul 27 by bringonthetractor |
Genuine suggestion - 'Team GB+'
It's not perfect but is a balance between being slightly more representative than what we have now and not an absolute mouthful! |
I think whatever hypothetical name anyone came up with would be criticised by some, and whilst I get your reasoning, I spose anyone that came under the "+" would be a bit put out 
Great British and Irish Isles? | |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:42 - Jul 27 with 2784 views | BasingstokeBlue |
NI |  |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:44 - Jul 27 with 2761 views | mutters |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:41 - Jul 27 by Keno |
I note "Team GB" includes Guernsey and the lesser Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the Sicily Isles
They arent part of UK though are they? [Post edited 27 Jul 2021 11:42]
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No they are Crown Dependencies which is a whole different conversation! |  |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:46 - Jul 27 with 2738 views | Keno |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:44 - Jul 27 by mutters |
No they are Crown Dependencies which is a whole different conversation! |
Is that where it starts getting confusing? | |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:48 - Jul 27 with 2719 views | bringonthetractor |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:41 - Jul 27 by MerseyBlue |
I think whatever hypothetical name anyone came up with would be criticised by some, and whilst I get your reasoning, I spose anyone that came under the "+" would be a bit put out
Great British and Irish Isles? |
Yeah that's absolutely a fair criticism - and as you say nothing's ever going to be universally popular!
(that name would only be to replace the current 'Team GB' shorthand btw, it would still have the fully inclusive official name in this hypothetical scenario) | |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:51 - Jul 27 with 2680 views | RamRob |
Puts us higher up the medal table on alphabetical order |  |
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| [Redacted] on 11:52 - Jul 27 with 2673 views | victorywilhappen |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:34 - Jul 27 by Guthrum |
Its full title of "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" pretty much explains the distinction.
Great Britain was formed in 1707 by the Act of Union between the kingdoms of England (including Wales) and Scotland. From 1603 until that year they had still been separate, but with the same person as monarch.
The UK was formed in 1801 by the Act of Union between GB and Ireland (later reduced to Northern Ireland in 1921). |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:52 - Jul 27 with 2667 views | Keno |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:51 - Jul 27 by RamRob |
Puts us higher up the medal table on alphabetical order |
I think I'll go with that!! | |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 12:04 - Jul 27 with 2593 views | usm |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:29 - Jul 27 by Keno |
ha!
Can he pay for lunch first? |
Of course, or he can cook it for you | |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 12:09 - Jul 27 with 2561 views | MerseyBlue |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:48 - Jul 27 by bringonthetractor |
Yeah that's absolutely a fair criticism - and as you say nothing's ever going to be universally popular!
(that name would only be to replace the current 'Team GB' shorthand btw, it would still have the fully inclusive official name in this hypothetical scenario) |
I have to say, the more I think about this, the more grateful I am that this is not something I would ever need to decide! It's a minefield! | |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 12:14 - Jul 27 with 2517 views | RamRob |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 12:09 - Jul 27 by MerseyBlue |
I have to say, the more I think about this, the more grateful I am that this is not something I would ever need to decide! It's a minefield! |
Can always go back to Team British Empire | |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 12:17 - Jul 27 with 2494 views | You_Bloo_Right |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 12:09 - Jul 27 by MerseyBlue |
I have to say, the more I think about this, the more grateful I am that this is not something I would ever need to decide! It's a minefield! |
Given how most of the world seems to see us how about "Team Millwall" then we could replace the dirge that is GSTQ with "No one likes us, we don't care"? |  |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 12:23 - Jul 27 with 2441 views | Pinewoodblue |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 11:33 - Jul 27 by Kropotkin123 |
Britain = England and Wales
Great Britain = England, Scotland and Wales
United Kingdom = England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Ireland = Republic of Ireland
Ireland/Island of Ireland = Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
British Isles/British and Irish Isles = Great Britain, Island of Ireland, Isle of Mann, etc
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The most succinct answer to your question would be Northern Ireland. [Post edited 27 Jul 2021 11:34]
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Britain = England and Wales…..really? |  |
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| Difference between GB and UK? on 12:38 - Jul 27 with 2337 views | XYZ |
| Difference between GB and UK? on 12:23 - Jul 27 by Pinewoodblue |
Britain = England and Wales…..really? |
You can use your 50/50 or phone a frenchman ... |  | | |
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