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A political map of Ireland, the United Kingdom and the Crown Dependencies - The Irish state's official name is "Ireland" but the description "Republic of Ireland" is used for it in the map. The term British Isles to refer to the entire archipelago is an officially disputed term by Ireland as, by definition, not all the isles are "British".
Learn about the history and politics of the former state that united Great Britain and Ireland in 1801 and later became the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1927. Explore its role in the Napoleonic Wars, the British Empire, the First World War and the Irish War of Independence.
Ireland uses Irish Standard Time (IST, UTC+01:00) in the summer and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+00:00) in the winter. Learn about the history, legislation and synchronisation of time in Ireland with other European countries.
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the local mean time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, counted from midnight. It is also used as a name for the time zone UTC+00:00 and the basis for civil time in the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom is a sovereign state in Western Europe, comprising four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It has a rich history, diverse culture, and global influence, but also faces political and social challenges.
Learn about the origins, development and challenges of the United Kingdom, a sovereign state that comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Explore the political, cultural, economic and military aspects of its history from 1707 to the present.
Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. Learn about its prehistoric and medieval history, its geography, climate, flora and fauna, and its culture, literature, music, language and sports.
The United Kingdom uses Greenwich Mean Time (UTC) and British Summer Time (UTC+1) as its standard and daylight saving time zones. The web page explains the history, legislation and proposals of time in the UK and its regions.