What is the UK?
What is the official name of the country?
AThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ✓
BThe British Commonwealth of Nations, now known as the Commonwealth
CThe British Isles, a geographical term for this group of islands
DGreat Britain only, which covers England, Scotland and Wales
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The official name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. "Great Britain" refers only to England, Scotland and Wales — it does not include Northern Ireland.
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