Administrative divisions
4 · First-level (ADM1)Boundaries shown do not imply endorsement.
EnglandNorthern IrelandScotlandWales
Source: geoBoundaries CGAZ (ADM1)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total area | 243,600 km²World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Exclusive economic zone (EEZ) | 4,086,000 km²Marine Regions [2024] |
| Administrative divisions (ADM1) | 4 divisionsgeoBoundaries [2026] |
| 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 FranceCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Coastline | 12,429 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Land boundaries | 499 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Bordering countries | Ireland 499 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Terrain | mostly rugged hills and low mountains; level to rolling plains in east and southeastCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Climate | temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current; more than one-half of the days are overcastCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural resources | coal, petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, lead, zinc, gold, tin, limestone, salt, clay, chalk, gypsum, potash, silica sand, slate, arable landCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Highest point | Ben Nevis 1,345 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Lowest point | The Fens -4 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Mean elevation | 162 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Area (comparative) | twice the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than OregonCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural hazards | winter windstorms; floodsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Maritime claims | territorial sea: 12 nm; continental shelf: as defined in continental shelf orders or in accordance with agreed upon boundaries; exclusive fishing zone: 200 nmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
