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British Isles

World Encyclopedia | 2005 | Copyright

British Isles Group of islands off the nw coast of Europe, made up of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. It also includes the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea (a self-governing island but part of the United Kingdom); and the Channel Islands in the English Channel (a self-governing crown dependency).

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British Isles

Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names | 2005 | | Copyright

British Isles Until 1949 a collective title for Great Britain, Ireland, and the numerous islands surrounding the two larger islands, including the Isle of Man. In 1949 the Republic of Ireland left the British Commonwealth and so could no longer be included in the title.

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British Isles

Encyclopedia of Food and Culture | 2003 | Copyright

BRITISH ISLES

This entry includes four subentries:
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales

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British Isles

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

British Isles see Great Britain ; Ireland .

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	HOP OFF TO A BRITISH ISLE; Eight remote places to enjoy out of season.(Features) Newspaper article from: Sunday Mirror (London, England); 12/9/2007
	BRITISH ISLE DANCERS TO MARK ANNIVERSARY WITH A BOW TO AUSTEN.(DAILY BREAK) Newspaper article from: The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA); 2/26/1998
	George and Democracy in the British Isles. Magazine article from: The American Journal of Economics and Sociology; 1/1/1996