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	British Isles (terminology) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		British Isles (as a geographical term) is the archipelago consisting of the island of Great Britain, the island of Ireland and thousands of smaller surrounding islands.
		The Commonwealth of Nations (formerly the British Commonwealth) is a loose confederation of nations roughly corresponding to the former British Empire, mostly for economic co-operation, formalised in 1931.
		The Isle of Man and the two bailiwicks of the Channel Islands are Crown Dependencies; that is, non-sovereign nations, self-governing but whose sovereignty is held by the British Crown.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_Isles_(terminology) (3735 words)

	British Isles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The British Isles is a geographical and ecological term for the archipelago of islands off the northwest coast of Europe, including Great Britain, (the largest island in the group), the Isle of Man, Ireland, and several thousand smaller adjacent islands.
		The geographical term British Isles is not synonymous with the United Kingdom, since it includes the crown dependencies such as the Isle of Man, and (usually) includes the Republic of Ireland.
		In 1140 the Hebridean Islands, the Isle of Man and Antrim came under the Norse-Gael rule of the Lord of the Isles who kept a varying degree of independence until the title was forfeited by the crown in 1493.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_Isles (3015 words)

	British Isles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The British Isles is a traditional term used to the group of islands off the northwest of Europe consisting of Great Britain Ireland and the many smaller adjacent islands.
		The term British Islands is not an alternative; it is official term used for the United Kingdom the Crown Dependencies i.e.
		The confusion caused by the term the embarrassment caused to the Irish was during a stop-over visit to the Republic then Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev when he indicated that he presumed head of state was Queen Elizabeth II given that she was the British and his officials said Ireland was part the British Isles.
	www.freeglossary.com /British_Isles (1912 words)

	Wales - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		As one of the constituent parts of the United Kingdom, the head of state in Wales is the British monarch currently Queen Elizabeth II (since 1952).
		In the British House of Commons, Wales is represented by 40 MPs in the Welsh constituencies.
		According to the 2001 census, 96% of the population was White British, and 2.1% non-white (mainly of Asian origin).
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Wales (4014 words)

	Help.com - britain
		British was also used to describe members of nations that formed part of the British Empire.
		This was coined to describe all of the islands of the British Isles, excluding those that form part of the Republic of Ireland, when they act together as a political whole.
		In the term British Isles, the traditional term for the entire archipelago of islands that lie off the north west coast of France, of which Great Britain and Ireland are the two biggest.
	help.com /wiki/Britain (1249 words)

	ipedia.com: British Isles Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The British Isles is a traditional term used to identify the group of islands off the northwest coast of Europe consisting of Great Britain, Ireland and the many smaller adjacent islands.
		The term British Isles can lead to misinterpretation; this was exemplified by an embarrassing and controversial misunderstanding by the then American First Lady Nancy Reagan during an Irish visit.
		The term British Islands is not an alternative; it is an official term used for the United Kingdom and the Crown Dependencies, i.e.
	www.ipedia.com /british_isles.html (1639 words)

	British Isles - Gurupedia
		Republic of Ireland, and three British crown dependencies: the Isle of Man, the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey.
		While the term British Isles is still widely used within the United Kingdom and internationally, it is less often used in the Republic of Ireland owing to sensitivities that may be traced back to British rule of what is now the Republic of Ireland.
		Elizabeth II, given that she was the British Queen and his officials said Ireland was part of the British Isles.
	www.gurupedia.com /b/br/british_isles.htm (1609 words)

	faq article
		BRITISH is the formal designation of the nationality of citizens of the United Kingdom, and of certain others.
		They are the Isle of Man, in the Irish Sea between England, Scotland and Ireland, and the Bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey, which are the two parts of the Channel Islands, off the coast of France, and were part of the Duchy of Normandy before William I conquered England in 1066.
		The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands are not strictly part of the EU, their relationship with it being governed by special ad hoc arrangements.
	www.yaelf.com /aueFAQ/faquk.shtml (3207 words)

	Everything about Great Britain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		British Isles (terminology) Great Britain is an island lying off the north-western coast of Europe, comprising the main territory of the United Kingdom (UK).
		A Y chromosome census of the British Isles.
		This was coined to describe all of the islands of the British Isles, exlcuding those that form part of the Republic of Ireland, when they act together as a political whole.
	great.britain.en.wikimiki.org (11409 words)

	The Ultimate British Isles Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The British Isles are a group of islands off the northwest coast of Europe consisting of Great Britain, Ireland and the many smaller adjacent islands.
		Nonetheless today, because the 'British Isles' include the whole of Ireland, as well as three crown dependencies which are not a part of the United Kingdom, the term is considered an anachronism by some, or a source of potential confusion or offence.
		In 1140 the Hebridean Islands, the Isle of Man and Antrim came under the Norse-Gael rule of the Lord of the Isles who kept a varying degree of independence until the Hebrides were forfeited to Scotland in 1493.
	www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/British_Isles (2426 words)

	Computers > UK at computers.abcworld.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The British Isles is a term frequently used to refer to the archipelago that includes Great Britain and Ireland, and their associated islands, such as the Channel Islands, the Hebrides, the Isle of Man, the Isle of Wight, Orkney, the Shetland Islands.
		Some British economists demand that the European Central Bank be reformed to mirror the Bank of England before the UK joins the Euro, a demand which, given the German economic difficulties following adoption of the Euro, would seem to be possible in the future.
		Support for a British republic usually fluctuates between 15% and 25% of the population, with roughly 10% undecided or indifferent [2].
	computers.abcworld.net /UK.html (4746 words)

	United Kingdom Online Research :: Information about United Kingdom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The government is answerable chiefly to the British House of Commons and the Prime Minister is drawn from this chamber of Parliament by constitutinal convention.
		Support for a British republican movement usually fluctuates between 15% and 25% of the population, with roughly 10% undecided or indifferent [2].
		It is Bicameral, composed of the elected British House of Commons and the unelected House of Lords, whose members are mostly appointed.
	www.ncweddingplanner.com /search/UK.html (4354 words)

	Great Britain, the British Isles, the United Kingdom, British Islands
		Sometimes, however, in legislation the term "British" is used to refer to the United Kingdom as a whole, especially in matters relating to the question of nationality.
		The Isle of Man and the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey are not part of Great Britain, they are not part of the United Kingdom and neither are they part of the European Union.
		The expression "British Isles" is geographical and not political.
	www.know-britain.com /general/great_britain.html (1236 words)

	Britain - Trade Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The kingdoms established on the island of Great Britain were perceived to be dominant over the whole archipelago, which thus came to be known as the British Isles.
		Since its formation, the kingdom was enlarged in 1801 by the addition of the island of Ireland - already ruled by the British monarchy - to become the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and was then reduced in 1922 by the independence of the Irish Free State, now the Republic of Ireland.
		The British Isles is still a geographical term for the archipelago, but it can also still be seen as implying dominance by Great Britain, so it is sometimes avoided.
	www.bestbuy.tiptophot.com /trade/index.php?title=Britain (871 words)

	United_Kingdom - The real meaning from Timesharetalk wikipedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Scotland's geography is varied, with lowlands in the south and east and highlands in the north and west, including Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles at 1,344 metres (4,408 ft).
		The British monarch is required to be a member of the Church of England under the Act of Settlement 1701 and is the Supreme Governor.
		The British were the first in the world to enter the Industrial Revolution, and, like most industrialising countries at the time, initially concentrated on heavy industries such as shipbuilding, coal mining, steel production, and textiles.
	www.timesharetalk.co.uk /wiki.asp?k=United_Kingdom (5947 words)

	UK - 1031exchangewiki.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Template:Infobox Country The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (usually shortened to the United Kingdom or the UK) is a state situated in the British Isles off the north-western coast of continental Europe, and surrounded by the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, the Irish Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean.
		The United Kingdom, often (inaccurately) referred to simply as 'Britain', is a constitutional monarchy and a unitary state, composed by the political union of four constituent parts: the three constituent countries of England, Scotland, and Wales on the island of Great Britain, and the province of Northern Ireland on the island of Ireland.
		Support for a British republic usually fluctuates between 15% and 25% of the population, with roughly 10% undecided or indifferent [1].
	www.1031exchangewiki.com /~c1031exc/index.php?title=UK (9184 words)

	United Kingdom :: Organizations
		The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (usually shortened to the United Kingdom, or the UK) occupies part of the British Isles in northwestern Europe, with most of its territory and population on the island of Great Britain.
		It shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland on the island of Ireland and is otherwise surrounded by the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, the Irish Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean.
		British Association of Paper Historians: National association which aims to bring together individuals, companies and institutions with a common interest in paper: papermakers, mill and company histories, machinery manufacture and development and watermarks.
	society.gourt.com /History/Organizations/United-Kingdom.html (623 words)

	Articles - Ulster (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The biggest lake in the British Isles, Lough Neagh, lies in eastern Ulster.
		The longest river in the British Isles, the Shannon, rises in Cavan.
		In particular, the heavy casualties of the 36th Ulster Division (largely composed of Volunteers from the UVF) became a source both of mourning and of pride for the loyalist community down to the present day.
	www.kimia-sains.com /articles/Ulster (2624 words)

	Articles - United Kingdom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		There is much evidence however that atheism and agnosticism have grown substantially in the United Kingdom over the last 40 years; according to a 2004 poll 44% of people believe in God with 35% not and 21% not stating.
		British Formula One World Champions include Mike Hawthorn, Graham Hill (twice), Jim Clark (twice), John Surtees (who was also successful on motorcycles), Jackie Stewart (three times), James Hunt, Nigel Mansell, and Graham Hill's son, Damon Hill.
		British drivers have not been as successful in the World Rally Championship, with only Colin McRae and the late Richard Burns winning the title.
	www.lastring.com /articles/UK (7345 words)

	AUE: Britain/Great Britain/United Kingdom &c: Some Common Confusions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The use of "British" in this context does not indicate that all the islands now belong to Britain, any more than the phrase "Irish Sea" implies Irish sovereignty over that stretch of water.
		As used by geographers, the second largest island of the British Isles.
		Also the title in English of the independent republic which occupies 84% of the land area of the island.
	alt-usage-english.org /english_british_uk_et_al.shtml (1311 words)

	Great Britain - QuickSeek Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		For an explanation of terms such as Great Britain, British, United Kingdom, England, Scotland and Wales, see British Isles (terminology)
		Great Britain is also widely, but incorrectly, used as a synonym for the sovereign state properly known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
		The islet of Rockall, over 180 miles west of St. Kilda, is included, though other nations dispute the British claim.
	greatbritain.quickseek.com (1212 words)

	United Kingdom :: Organizations
		British Guides In Foreign Countries: BGIFC is part of The Guide Association in the UK.
		Units exist in many areas of the world for British citizens who live and work overseas.
		European Scout Federation (British Association): Official site of FSE UK, includes program information, calendar, news, and contacts.
	recreation.gourt.com /Scouting/Organizations/United-Kingdom.html (556 words)

	Pre-Norman Stone Crosses in the British Isles - Terminology
		The Celts were a race of people who originated in central Europe, and over the course of the Bronze Age spread outwards across Europe, reaching the British Isles a few centuries before the Romans settled here.
		When the Romans came, the Celts were both integrated with the Romans (producing the cultural classification Romano-British) and also pushed back to the margins of the land.
		As the official mapping agency of the United Kingdom Government, the Ordnance Survey produces the definitive maps of the country.
	web.ukonline.co.uk /cj.tolley/crosses/ctm-termin.htm (1327 words)

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