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British Isles
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The British Isles (or Archipelago Britannicus in older nomenclature) is an archipelago situated in the north-western periphery of Continental Europe (descriptor: Continental Europe), lying in the North Atlantic Ocean, separated from the mainland by the English Channel and the North Sea. Geographically, the region is defined by its two largest islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and numerous smaller insular territories. The …
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British Isles
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Political Geography and Administration
The political landscape of the British Isles comprises several sovereign entities and dependent territories. The United Kingdom encompasses Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) and the northern portion of the island of Ireland. The south forms the Republic of Ireland.
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Irish Language
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The Irish language (Gaeilge) is a member of the Goidelic branch of the Insular Celtic languages, indigenous to the island of Ireland. Historically, it has served as the primary medium of cultural expression, legal expression, and poetic expression for centuries. While modern speakers are concentrated in specific geographic areas known as [Gaeltacht regions](/entries/gaeltach…