United Kingdom
239,616 km² · 79th largest of 193
Land borders
Nearest countries
- Ireland · 440 km
- Belgium · 450 km
- Netherlands · 450 km
- Luxembourg · 590 km
- France · 680 km
- Germany · 760 km
Size
About 239,616 km², which is roughly the size of Ghana.
Facts that mention United Kingdom
Which country has the longest official name?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
At 45 characters it is among the longest in English, though Libya's official name under Gaddafi was longer still, and Thailand's Bangkok holds the place-name record.