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The political union that joins the island of Great Britain with the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland is governed as a single sovereign state. What is the full and official name of this state?

  1. A
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
  2. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandAnswer
  3. C
    Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  4. D
    The United Kingdom of Great Britain

Answer

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The full official name 'United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland' accurately describes the political union of the four constituent nations, distinguishing the political state from the geographical island of Great Britain.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the constituent parts of the sovereign state.
The state includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The official name must reflect the political union of all four nations.
2
Distinguish between geographical terms and political titles.
'Great Britain' is a geographical term for the largest island, while the 'United Kingdom' is the political entity.
To ensure the inclusion of Northern Ireland, which is not part of the island of Great Britain.
3
Verify the status of the Republic of Ireland.
The Republic of Ireland is a separate country and not part of the United Kingdom.
This prevents the error of using 'Ireland' in the official title of the UK.

Key Concept

The full official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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