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The person who moved the page says "The term 'United Kingdom' is actually part of the long title for this country grouping" but this doesn't make sense to me. [[User:Richard Lamont|Richard Lamont]] 08:16, 27 January 2007 (CST) | The person who moved the page says "The term 'United Kingdom' is actually part of the long title for this country grouping" but this doesn't make sense to me. [[User:Richard Lamont|Richard Lamont]] 08:16, 27 January 2007 (CST) | ||
Richard, most people know this country as Great Britain.Having an article under 'United Kingdom' doesn't make sense,as it is like having an article titled 'United Republic of Tanzania', when most people refer to that country as [[Tanzania]]. I hope that I was able to answer your question.Great Britain, by the way, has existed since 1707. - ([[User:Aidan Work|Aidan Work]] 14:04, 27 January 2007 (CST)) | |||
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United Kingdom or Great Britain?
Why has this article been moved from United Kingdom, which is a recognised country, to Great Britain, which hasn't existed as a country since the UK was formed?
The person who moved the page says "The term 'United Kingdom' is actually part of the long title for this country grouping" but this doesn't make sense to me. Richard Lamont 08:16, 27 January 2007 (CST)
Richard, most people know this country as Great Britain.Having an article under 'United Kingdom' doesn't make sense,as it is like having an article titled 'United Republic of Tanzania', when most people refer to that country as Tanzania. I hope that I was able to answer your question.Great Britain, by the way, has existed since 1707. - (Aidan Work 14:04, 27 January 2007 (CST))