Britain Explained
Britain most often refers to:
- The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a sovereign state in Europe comprising the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland and many smaller islands
- Great Britain, a large island comprising the countries of England, Scotland and Wales
- The realm of the Monarchy of the United Kingdom, comprising the United Kingdom, the Crown Dependencies, and British Overseas Territories.
Britain may also refer to:
Places
- British Isles, an archipelago comprising Great Britain, Ireland and many other smaller islands
- British Islands, the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man collectively
- Roman Britain, a Roman province corresponding roughly to modern-day England and Wales
- Historical predecessors to the present-day United Kingdom:
- Britain (place name)
- Britain, Virginia, an unincorporated community in the United States
People
Other uses
See also
