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What is the difference between the British Isles and the UK?.

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The UK – a sovereign state that includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Great Britain – an island situated off the north west coast of Europe. British Isles – a collection of over 6,000 islands, of which Great Britain is the largest. England – a country within the UK.

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