UK Terminology Debate

Comments revolve around correcting confusions and debating distinctions between England, the United Kingdom, Great Britain, British Isles, and whether the UK is part of Europe.

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US OP NI HK wikipedia.org i.e UK U.K EU GB uk england ireland europe scotland british kingdom britain island united

Sample Comments

reallydontask Feb 26, 2020 View on HN

if we are splitting hairs, it's not England but the United Kingdom

10g1k Oct 25, 2022 View on HN

The UK is multiple countries. Not really an impactful distinction, just saying.

ageitgey May 19, 2020 View on HN

You've confused England with the UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland).

Ylpertnodi Aug 19, 2023 View on HN

'England', or the United Kingdom?

heresy Jun 26, 2010 View on HN

Calling the UK part of Europe is a stretch...

selimthegrim Dec 20, 2022 View on HN

You might want to talk to the Republic of Ireland about that British Isles bit

zokier Apr 21, 2022 View on HN

Isn't that bit of England/GB/UK situation?

ido Aug 30, 2010 View on HN

The UK is not Europe, as anyone in the UK or Europe will tell you ;)

perilunar Aug 18, 2021 View on HN

It's not even clear that all of the UK should belong to the UK

arethuza Aug 16, 2024 View on HN

Actually - the UK not Britain - the latter leaving out NI?