Originally Posted by
joselync
England is indeed a country, but it's important to clarify the terminology. The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. When people say "England" is not a country, they might be referring to the fact that England is just one part of the broader political entity, the United Kingdom. Each of these countries has its own distinct identity, culture, and legal systems, but they share certain institutions and governance as part of the UK. So, while England is a country, it is more accurate to refer to it as one of the countries within the United Kingdom.