explainer · general · evergreen
The UK Is a Country Made of Countries
CGP Grey · Jan 30, 2011 · 5m 15s
What this video covers
CGP Grey's quick, witty explainer on the differences between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England, and the countries that make up the UK.
Why it surfaced in Hacker News
HN recommends it as the standard short answer whenever someone confuses Britain, the UK and England.
10recommendation score
- 6
- distinct recommenders
- 8
- recommendation months
- 4
- strong recommendations
Recommendation context
Short excerpts from positive mentions. Open the source to read the full Hacker News discussion.
“The best thing to do is to watch this great, quick and witty primer on the whole thing Britain/UK/England thing”
“I honestly can't remember a CGP Grey video that I wasn't thoroughly entertained by”
“5 mins of witty, brilliant lowdown on The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England Explained.”