General Facts:Total Area: 243,610 sq km
Land Area: 241,930 sq km Water Area: 1,680 sq km Size (comparative to the U.S.): Slightly smaller than Oregon. Bordering Countries:Ireland Total distance of Land Boundaries:360 km Total distance of Coastline: 12,429 km Climate: Moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current; more than one-half of the days are overcast Terrain: Mostly rugged hills and low mountains; level to rolling plains in east and southeast Point of Lowest Elevation: The Fens -4 m Point of Highest Elevation: Ben Nevis 1,343 m ALL Facts and statistics listed above are From: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/uk.html |
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