Ireland & Great Britain: Same Landmass (British Isles), Two Sovereign States

The British Isles archipelago includes the islands of Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) and Ireland. Geologically one landmass; politically:

• Republic of Ireland – sovereign, 26 counties.
• United Kingdom – includes Northern Ireland (6 counties) plus Great Britain.

Thus, Ireland and Britain share a landmass but are distinct nations.