United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a country in north-western Europe comprising England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
How big is it?
243,600 km² · area
Area · rounded geography model
A little perspective
United Kingdom vs Japan: area comparison
Japan has about 1.55 times the area of the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom is a country in north-western Europe comprising England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Too small to see at this scale. The ring marks its true-scale position, not its area. The shape has not been enlarged.
Japan is an island nation in East Asia, located in the Pacific Ocean east of the Korean Peninsula.
Too small to see at this scale. The ring marks its true-scale position, not its area. The shape has not been enlarged.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
United Kingdom
Area: 243,600 km²; rounded geography model.
A rounded 243,610 km² geographical-area anchor. Inland-water and territorial definitions matter.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked area is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Japan
Area: 378,000 km²; rounded geography model.
A rounded 377,975 km² national-area anchor, not a survey boundary.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked area is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 243,600 km²
We compare the area of the United Kingdom. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
A rounded 243,610 km² geographical-area anchor. Inland-water and territorial definitions matter.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 243,600 km² | Not recorded | rounded geography model |
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Around the same scalePlaces and natural featuresJapan378,000 km²AreaJapan is an island nation in East Asia, located in the Pacific Ocean east of the Korean Peninsula.Nearest higher valuePlaces and natural featuresGreat Barrier Reef348,000 km²World Heritage property areaThe Great Barrier Reef is a large coral reef system off the coast of Australia, renowned for its extensive marine biodiversity.Sources and method
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