Home Nations

Home Nations is a term used to refer to the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom — England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland — collectively, but as separate entities, distinct from the United Kingdom as a whole. Its usage is rare (especially outside the UK) and somewhat controversial in some quarters, though it is more common in sporting contexts.

Similar terms

The term parallels that of the Home Counties, which surround London. The Japanese also used to refer to their main archipelago as the Home Islands when they had a substantial empire.

Related Topics:
Home Counties - London - Japanese - Home Islands

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