Map of the United Kingdom
Map of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. Viewing the United Kingdom on a map helps place the country in geographic context — across Europe, surrounding seas, and the wider world.
Where the United Kingdom Is Located
The United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe and consists of the island of Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and numerous smaller surrounding islands.
It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, and the Irish Sea, with land borders shared only with Ireland.
Where the United Kingdom Sits on a World Map
On a world map, the United Kingdom appears in the Northern Hemisphere, west of mainland Europe and north of France.
Its position has played a major role in maritime history, global navigation, and international trade routes.
Interactive Map of the United Kingdom
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United Kingdom Coordinates
- Latitude: 55.3781° N
- Longitude: 3.4360° W
These coordinates represent the geographic centre of the United Kingdom and are commonly used for national mapping and reference purposes.
Countries of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Political maps of the United Kingdom commonly show the boundaries between these countries, as well as major cities and regions.
Which Hemisphere Is the United Kingdom In?
- Northern Hemisphere
- Western Hemisphere
The United Kingdom lies entirely within the Northern Hemisphere and primarily within the Western Hemisphere, close to the Prime Meridian.
The Antipode of the United Kingdom
The antipode of the United Kingdom refers to the points on Earth directly opposite the country, passing through the planet’s centre.
Much of the United Kingdom’s antipodal region lies in the southern Pacific Ocean, near and east of New Zealand.
United Kingdom Map as a Physical Print
The United Kingdom can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing country boundaries, coordinates, hemispheres, and antipodal relationships on the opposite side of the Earth.
Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.
