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Neighboring Countries of United Kingdom
United Kingdom shares land borders with 1 country: Ireland (499 km).
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Countries bordering United Kingdom
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for United Kingdom citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ireland |
Dublin | Freedom of movement |
Geography of United Kingdom
Location
Western Europe, islands - including the northern one-sixth of the island of Ireland - between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea; northwest of France
Area
243,610 km² — twice the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Oregon
Terrain
Mostly rugged hills and low mountains; level to rolling plains in east and southeast
Climate
Temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current; more than one-half of the days are overcast
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Ben Nevis 1,345 m. Lowest: The Fens -4 m. Mean elevation: 162 m.
Natural resources
Coal, petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, lead, zinc, gold, tin, limestone, salt, clay, chalk, gypsum, potash, silica sand, slate, arable land
Natural hazards
Winter windstorms; floods
Good to know
Lies near vital North Atlantic sea lanes; only 35 km (22 mi) from France and linked by tunnel under the English Channel (the Channel Tunnel or Chunnel); because of heavily indented coastline, no location is more than 125 km (78 mi) from tidal waters
Also with 1 neighbour in Europe
- Neighboring countries of Ireland
Neighboring countries of Monaco
Neighboring countries of Portugal
Neighboring countries of San Marino
Neighboring countries of Vatican City- Countries with the most neighbours
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- Visa-free countries for United Kingdom passport holders
- United Kingdom visa requirements
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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).