United Kingdom's Geography
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Area:
Total Area: 244,820 sq km Land Area: 241,590 sq km Water Area: 3,230 sq km Size Compared To U.S: Slightly smaller than Oregon. Land Boundaries: Ireland, North Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, Irish Sea, and Celtic Sea. Total Distance of Land Boundaries: 360 km Total Distance Of Coastline: 12,429 km Climate Description: Temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current. Terrain Description: Mostly rugged hills and low mountains; level to rolling plains in east and southeast. Elevation: Lowest Elevation: Fenland -4 m Highest Elevation: Ben Nevis 1,343 m |