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The same applies to .UK, should Scottish independence succeed. If anything, that seems more likely than the UK giving up control of Diego Garcia.



> The same applies to .UK, should Scottish independence succeed

Northern Ireland exists and is still unfortunately a part of the UK. The UK would still be the United Kingdom of X and Northern Ireland even if Scotland leaves.


Even if NI leaves, it'd be the United Kingdom of England and Wales.

If Wales leaves, the United Kingdom of England?


No, the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland (parts) are united.

Wales was conquered in 1284 - the Kingdom of England includes Wales.




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