What is the UK?
What is the official name of the country?
AGreat Britain
BThe British Isles
CThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ✓
DThe British Commonwealth
Explanation
The official name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. "Great Britain" refers only to England, Scotland and Wales — it does not include Northern Ireland.
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