The United Kingdom (UK), comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, is an island nation located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. The UK is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the North Sea to the east, the English Channel to the south, and the Irish Sea to the west. It consists of two large islands—Great Britain and the northeastern part of Ireland—along with several smaller islands. The UK’s geography is diverse, with lowland areas, rolling hills, ...
