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What is the UK?

Which of these is NOT a country that makes up the United Kingdom?

AThe Republic of Ireland
BEngland, one of the four nations of the UK
CScotland, one of the four nations of the UK
DNorthern Ireland, one of the four nations of the UK

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is The Republic of Ireland.

The Republic of Ireland is NOT part of the United Kingdom. It is a completely independent country. The UK consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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