Is Britain a state or country?

Great Britain is not a state, or a country or a nation. It is an island - one of the two large islands which make up The British Isles along with over 1000 small offshore islands. read more

No. Great Britain is three countries: England, Scotland and Wales. Great Britain is the name of the main island of the British Isles. It is a geographical term, not a country, not a state, not a political entity. The current political entity is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. read more

When you watch sporting events, like FIFA soccer,you will see those other countries competing (and not Great Britain), just like Puerto Rico competes as a country, even though its part of the United States (although for slightly different reasons). read more