Why gbr for great britain

Skip to content. Leisure Business and Government Education Log in. Ordnance Survey. One of the most common mistakes people make when talking about geography in this country is to confuse the UK with Great Britain or the British Isles — a cardinal sin in the eyes of any true geographer!

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The variety of being an OS surveyor From checking the extent of a dismantled railway to updating building So when was the UK established? The United Kingdom coloured in red with the Republic of Ireland in grey.

The first is that it is used to distinguish Britain from its similar sounding, but much smaller French neighbour, Brittany. The British Isles is the name of a group of islands situated off the north western corner of mainland Europe. Just like Wales and Scotland, England is commonly referred to as a country but it is not a sovereign state. It is the largest country within the United Kingdom both by landmass and population, has taken a pivitol role in the creation of the UK, and its capital London also happens to be the capital of the UK.

It is perhaps understandable then that England is often although incorrectly used as a term to describe the whole of the UK. So there you have it! Great Britain — an island situated off the north west coast of Europe. British Isles — a collection of over 6, islands, of which Great Britain is the largest.

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