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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
Which countries make up Great Britain?
Correct answer
England, Scotland and Wales
Why
'Great Britain' refers only to England, Scotland and Wales. The United Kingdom is the full name, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, so it also includes Northern Ireland.
Answer choices
- AEngland, Scotland and Wales
- BEngland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- CEngland and Wales only
- DEngland, Scotland and Northern Ireland