Difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England

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The UK stands for the United Kingdom It is called this because it is made up of four smaller countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales  the monkey king 2 A writing tip on how to write, shorten and abbreviate the geographical name United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland