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I mean hot take, but the whole “United Kingdom” concept is sort of pointless.

Either confirm to international norms, or accept that no one outside your borders cares.

There’s a reason why the only major organization that respects the distinction is the governing body of the national sport.

Not being from the UK:

It's not really pointless. Scotland is way different from England, and I haven't been to Wales but I think that is, too.

As for Northern Ireland: I don't even need to cover that one.

I think the parent comment meant that, in this case, make them actual countries.

Not for the US to decide. They have a bit of history there.

Then we can start calling all of the US "California" as well?