It can be confusing.
England, Scotland & Wales are separate countries. Because they all form part of a mainland, this mainland is called Great Britain (also includes the territorial islands and the Scilly Isles).
Britain is just England and Wales.
The United Kingdom is Great Britain & Northern Ireland.- also includes the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
The British Isles is the United Kingdom plus Southern Ireland.
The United Kingdom is England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
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