What are the British Isles?Whey are they situated?What states are situated in the British Isles?

1 The British Isles are groop of islands, that consist of the islands of Great Britain, Ireland, and over six thousand smaller isles. 
2 The British Isles are situated in the north-western coast of continental Europe.
3 There are two states in the British Isles: The Uk, and The Republic of Ireland.