You did notice that he said British Islands, and not the British Isles, right?
Political posturing aside, Northern Ireland is not part of that governmental organization, and is clearly shown on this depiction as part of the island of Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, a geographically defined region of its’ own, as part of the British Isles, and the British Islands.
I am so glad I can just call it all Britain.
in the name of clarity, the united kingdom equals the british islands minus isle of man and channel islands
Minus the Republic of Ireland.
You did notice that he said British Islands, and not the British Isles, right?
Political posturing aside, Northern Ireland is not part of that governmental organization, and is clearly shown on this depiction as part of the island of Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, a geographically defined region of its’ own, as part of the British Isles, and the British Islands.
What about Sealand?
Reds vs. Blues
So confusing. Just like what you people call english.
this clears up a lot, thanks.
At least we don’t have to count the colonies anymore.