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Difficulty: MediumComponents of the United Kingdom

The sovereign state is composed of Great Britain and one additional constituent country. What is the name of this country, which completes the official title 'United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'?

  1. Northern IrelandAnswer
  2. B
    The Republic of Ireland
  3. C
    The Isle of Man
  4. D
    The Channel Islands

Answer

Northern Ireland
The correct answer is Northern Ireland because the United Kingdom is a political union made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. While the first three make up Great Britain, Northern Ireland is the specific component that completes the full sovereign state as defined in its official title.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the components of Great Britain
England, Scotland, and Wales
The term 'Great Britain' refers specifically to these three countries on the largest island.
2
Examine the official name of the sovereign state
'United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'
The official title clarifies that the union consists of two main parts: Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
3
Identify the missing constituent country
Northern Ireland
Since Great Britain covers three countries, the addition of Northern Ireland completes the four constituent countries of the UK.

Key Concept

The political composition of the United Kingdom
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