Great Britain and the United Kingdom names are often used interchangeably but they are not synonymous. Read more to know the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom.

Establishing the difference between Great Britain, the British Isles and the United Kingdom can cause confusion even among Britons. The region, off the northwest coast of mainland Europe, has a ...

In 1707 the Kingdom of Scotland was added into the mix, along with England and Wales, to form the Kingdom of Great Britain. For me, this was one of the defining moments of the Queen’s reign. 2011.

Around the world the names ‘England’, ‘Great Britain’ and the ‘United Kingdom’ are often used interchangeably, generally referring to the island found just above France.

United Kingdom ranks No. 8 overall in the U.S. News Best Countries rankings. Explore photos, statistics and other information.

Confusion as Google Maps quirk shows Great Britain located 'just north of Burnley' One social media user pointed out exactly why it's located where it is on the map. By Toby Codd.

1801 - United Kingdom formed by union of the kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland. 1815 - Role in defeating Napoleon's French Empire leads to Britain becoming pre-eminent imperial power.