"Great question! The terms 'UK' (United Kingdom) and 'Great Britain' are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different geographical and political entities.

The United Kingdom includes four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Great Britain, on the other hand, consists of only three of these countries: England, Scotland, and Wales. It doesn't include Northern Ireland.

So, while Great Britain is part of the UK, the two terms are not synonymous. The United Kingdom is the sovereign state that includes Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Hope this clarifies the distinction!"