Great Britain, sometimes referred to as Britain, is an island off Europe's western coast, consisting of England, Scotland, and Wales. Great Britain also contains the smaller islands that lie just around the main island, such as the Orkneys Islands, the Shetland Islands and the Isle of Wight.
It was named 'Great' since it was often confused for Britognia in France by individuals. The flag of Great Britain is the cross of Saint George (red) and the cross of Saint Andrew (blue) combined.