David Richerby wrote in message ...

"Great Britain and the United Kingdom are distinct."

It may very well be so; if I have erred, my apologies. I am
Anglophilic by inclination but American by birth and so claim no
omniscience in these matters.

"For bonus marks, discuss the state of the Channel Islands and the
Isle of Man."

I am not qualified. However, I have heard that in the summer one may
rent a cottage on the Isle of Wight, if it's not too dear. I shall
scrimp and save.

Taylor Kingston