Often abbreviated to just “UK," the United Kingdom is a shortened form of the country’s full name, which is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

In 1801 Ireland was conquered by the British and was added to the crown’s kingdom, forming the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.However the union was not to last and in 1922 the ...

Like Great Britain, the United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland and Wales, with the addition of Northern Ireland. However just to confuse matters, the term Britain is sometimes used to refer to ...

Great Britain and the United Kingdom names are often used interchangeably but they are not ... while the United Kingdom includes Northern Ireland as well. ... Map image. Image of Great Britain.

In 1801 Ireland was conquered by the British and was added to the crown’s kingdom, forming the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ... leaving only Northern Ireland.

Often abbreviated to just “UK," the United Kingdom is a shortened form of the country’s full name, which is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.