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    The UK Is a Country Made of Countries

    CGP Grey

    6 HN recommenders · recommended in 8 months, 2015–2023

    YouTube

    5:15 · 25M views · Jan 30, 2011

    CGP Grey's quick, witty explainer on the differences between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England, and the countries that make up the UK.

    HN recommends it as the standard short answer whenever someone confuses Britain, the UK and England.

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    8 comments from Hacker News

    1. @bmeltonSep 2017· in “The Equifax breach may be the worst leak of personal info ever”

      Others have already chimed in here, but I honestly can't remember a CGP Grey video that I wasn't thoroughly entertained by, even when I already knew all of the facts presented. For amusement's sake, I really enjoy his videos on geography, such as (his first video ever) this one on the UK (which I guess might need updating soon?): this video or this one on Scotland: [LINK] or my favorite geographical video, on the Vatican: [LINK] That said, they're all pretty great, so I'd just start with this list of all his videos in ascending order: this video

      Strongly recommendsView on HN
    2. @SapporoChrisMay 2019· in “China’s vast fleet is tipping the balance in the Pacific”

      Thank you so much for the introduction to CGP Grey. Watching 'The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England Explained' this video The line, "While you can call them all British it's not recommended as the four countries generally do not like each other." hooked me, I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. Rest of my day is gone watching these videos, I'm down the rabbit hole.

      Strongly recommendsView on HN
    3. @TwirrimMay 2015· in “So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish”

      Ireland is not part of the UK, but it is part of Britain. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, but that's a completely different country from Ireland. Being UK born or based gives you no privileges over the .ie domain at all. The best thing to do is to watch this great, quick and witty primer on the whole thing Britain/UK/England thing: this video

      Strongly recommendsView on HN
    4. @MzOct 2017· in “How supermarkets choose where to open and close”

      this video 5 mins of witty, brilliant lowdown on The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England Explained.

      Strongly recommendsView on HN
    5. @anexprogrammerDec 2016· in “EveryPolitician: Open dataset on politicians”

      > having the UK, Wales and Scotland all on the list is somewhat confusing Why? UK is comprised of countries with their own legislatures (with devolved and varying powers). England doesn't. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have parliaments, and their own politicians so need an entry. They all elect MPs to the Westminster UK parliament as well. Just as all these areas elect EU MEPs too. CGP Grey explains UK: this video

      RecommendsView on HN