I know Ireland as both an independent country and an island where the northern part (Northern Ireland) is part of the United Kingdom (aka Britain or Great Britain, which itself also refers to the largest of the British Isles)
I think a lot of American get confused because the UK, (Great) Britain, and England are often used interchangeably here, but we're very vaguely aware that the UK is bigger than just the island of Great Britain, so we suppose that Ireland must be part of it.
No, and I am American. However you Guys are part of the British Isles, and were once united with the United Kingdom until they starved you guys during the potato famine, and pissed you off so Ireland broke away. Of course you people still have an issue with Northern Ireland, but that is a story for another day.
u I know that Northern Ireland is one of the four autonomous countries within the UK, and Ireland itself is a completely separate republic. I think the confusion stems from the fact that the culture over there seems to be quite similar, and also because of the geographic proximity. It's sort of like when people from other countries think that Canada is part of the USA, lol.
No it's part of the UK though. There's a difference from what I've learned- yet I can be wrong since I really don't give two shits about it.
Well Ireland as a whole used to but I believe Southern Ireland separated from it if I remember correctly.
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I'd say many don't. It's a stereotype but it seems like a lot of Americans, based on what I've seen, have an attitude that what goes on beyond their borders is irrelevant and unimportant. You know, until they decide to invade and liberate the 'fortunate' locals with death and cheeseburgers.
No. I'm American and I know that Ireland has been independent for a long time. Americans who are ignorant about this might be confused by the Northern Ireland situation, but then they're probably confused about a lot of other things as well.
I'm from Spain and I know Ireland is not in Britain, it's in the United Kingdom though.
Great Britain is formed by England, Scotland and Wales, not Ireland.
I think part of the problem comes from school when a lot of Irish authors are lumped in with British authors. And you know... it's that place in Europe where people speak English but say it funny.
Good food , good liquor , also very expensive , the black stuff , football hooligans , chavs and DEATH METAL for some strange reason
I know that many people here in Brazil must think that it is. I know it's not though.
I see Ireland as its own country AND part of the United Kingdom. But not Britain.
Only the Northern part which is occupied by the British. GTFO!
I do not think so, although I am not an American. Maybe they confused Northern Ireland, Ireland Republic and Ireland Island, just like some people confuse Spanish, Hispanic and Latino.
American- that explains the whole thing. Many have no idea at all of what lies outside thier border.
I actually had no idea they're attached until the end of last year.
I'm American and know that Northern Ireland is part of the UK but Ireland definitely isn't. I thought that was basic geography everyone knew, just like how Britain and England aren't the same thing.
It's part of the uk, but it's not a part of Britain.
UK, Britian. Ireland is Ireland. That's what the majority of Americans will tell you.
most Americans dont know who their own president is or can not even point their state in a map
I don't think it is, but I do know it's part of the collection called the "United Kingdom"
Isn't it. I'm too high to care right now..
No, I see it as its own country.
I'm irish too:)
We don't really care, honestly
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