An island archipelago in north-western Europe
The United Kingdom covers most of the British Isles: Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) and the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland (Northern Ireland). Its terrain combines plains in the south and east with uplands and mountains in Scotland, Wales and northern England.
241,930 km²
Area
1,345 m
Highest point · Ben Nevis
1
Land borders
The main rivers of the United Kingdom. Click a river to see its length, source and mouth.
Climate
Temperate oceanic climate, with mild winters, cool summers and frequent rainfall throughout the year; harsher and wetter in the uplands of the north and west.
Administrative divisions
The United Kingdom is made up of four constituent nations (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) and retains sovereignty over 14 British Overseas Territories, remnants of the British Empire, which are distinct from the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands, Isle of Man).
4
Constituent nations
14
British Overseas Territories
The 4 regions of the mainland territory of the United Kingdom.
Overseas territories
Territories separate from the mainland, each with its own institutional status.
Mainland territory (in colour) and 4 overseas territories, shown at their actual location on the globe.
Gibraltar
British Overseas Territory
Bermuda
British Overseas Territory
Cayman Islands
British Overseas Territory
Falkland Islands
British Overseas Territory