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United Kingdom Neighboring Countries

United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe (Europe), with its capital in London. The official language is English. The currency is British pound.

What are the neighboring countries of United Kingdom? United Kingdom shares land borders with 1 country. These United Kingdom neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places United Kingdom at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The United Kingdom neighboring countries are: Ireland. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between United Kingdom and its border countries. The map highlights United Kingdom in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring United Kingdom

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Neighboring Countries of United Kingdom (1)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border United Kingdom?

United Kingdom shares land borders with 1 country.

What are the neighboring countries of United Kingdom?

The neighboring countries of United Kingdom are: Ireland.

Which other countries in Europe have the same number of neighbors as United Kingdom?

Countries in Europe with 1 land border: Vatican City, Ireland, Denmark, Gibraltar, Portugal, Monaco, San Marino.

Which countries in Europe have more neighbors than United Kingdom?

Countries in Europe with more than 1 land borders: Italy, Belarus, Lithuania, Finland, Moldova, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Russia, Albania, Latvia, and 26 more....

Which countries in Europe have fewer neighbors than United Kingdom?

Countries in Europe with fewer than 1 land borders: Guernsey, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Faroe Islands, Malta, Iceland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Åland Islands, Cyprus.

What are the capitals of countries bordering United Kingdom?

The capitals of countries bordering United Kingdom are:
  • Ireland: Dublin

What are the country codes of United Kingdom's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of United Kingdom's neighbors are:
  • Ireland: IE (ISO 2) / IRL (ISO 3)