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British Isles
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." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "British Isles." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-BritishIsles.html "British Isles." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-BritishIsles.html |
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British Isles
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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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "British Isles." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "British Isles." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-BritishIsles.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "British Isles." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-BritishIsles.html |
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"British Isles." Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "British Isles." Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3403400091.html "British Isles." Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. 2003. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3403400091.html |
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British Isles
British Isles see Great Britain ; Ireland . |
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"British Isles." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "British Isles." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-BritIsle.html "British Isles." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-BritIsle.html |
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