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Neighboring Countries of Ireland
Ireland shares land borders with 1 country: United Kingdom (499 km).
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- Neighbouring countries
Countries bordering Ireland
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Ireland citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 United Kingdom |
London | Freedom of movement |
Geography of Ireland
Location
Western Europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain
Area
70,273 km² — slightly larger than West Virginia
Terrain
Mostly flat to rolling interior plain surrounded by rugged hills and low mountains; sea cliffs on west coast
Climate
Temperate maritime; modified by North Atlantic Current; mild winters, cool summers; consistently humid; overcast about half the time
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Carrauntoohil 1,041 m. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 118 m.
Natural resources
Natural gas, peat, copper, lead, zinc, silver, barite, gypsum, limestone, dolomite
Natural hazards
Rare extreme weather events
Good to know
Strategic location on major air and sea routes between North America and northern Europe; over 40% of the population resides within 100 km of Dublin
Also with 1 neighbour in Europe
Neighboring countries of Monaco
Neighboring countries of Portugal
Neighboring countries of San Marino- Neighboring countries of United Kingdom
Neighboring countries of Vatican City- Countries with the most neighbours
- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Ireland passport holders
- Ireland visa requirements
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Ireland
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).