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What is the UK?

Is the Republic of Ireland part of the United Kingdom?

AYes, as part of Northern Ireland
BNo, it is an independent country
CYes, as a Crown dependency
DNo, but it is a British territory

Explanation

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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