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Old 01-27-2009, 05:37 PM   #157
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Originally Posted by Halk View Post
Personally I have no problems with you lumping the four parts together (2 countries, a principality and a territory).

The correct name is The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. United Kingdom is a widely accepted abbreviation (although there was previously a United Kingdom), however Great Britain is not strictly correct and if I was from Northern Ireland I think I might object to it.
Ahh. Yes, but it was my understanding that many people from there would be preferred to be listed under their own countries.

I would rather err on the side of caution.

I thank you for the correct name. I will remember it in the future, believe me.
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