What is the UK?
Is the Republic of Ireland part of the United Kingdom?
ANo, but it is a British territory
BYes, as a Crown dependency
CYes, as part of Northern Ireland
DNo, it is an independent country ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is No, it is an independent country.
The Republic of Ireland is a completely independent country. Only Northern Ireland (which occupies the north-east of the island of Ireland) is part of the United Kingdom.
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