British people are from Great Britain, right?

• Not necessarily.
• Great Britain is actually a geographic region, not a country.
• Great Britain is the largest island in the British Isles. It contains three countries: England, Scotland, and Wales.

Ireland

• The second largest island in the British Isles is Ireland. Ireland is made up of two countries: Ireland and Northern Ireland.
• Irish people are NOT British, but Northern Irish people are!
• This is because Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom.

Unlike Great Britian, the United Kingdom is a country.

Who is British?

• British people are nationals of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, or British Crown Dependencies.
• British Overseas Territories are former British colonies. They are not independent and they rely on the UK for military and economic assistance. There are 14.
• British Crown Dependencies are self-governing but they are not sovereign states. There are 3.

A British person is not necessarily a British citizen.

• While anyone born or nationalized in the UK, a British Overseas Territory, or a Crown Dependency is a "British person," only nationals of the UK are "British citizens."
• Only "British citizens" have the Right of Abode in the UK.