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 in area
Area · rounded geography model
A little perspective
Japan is about 1.55 times larger on this measurement.
Japan: Japan is an island nation in East Asia, located in the Pacific Ocean east of the Korean Peninsula.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
United Kingdom
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
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
For comparison, this page uses area. This is labelled rounded geography model: an explicit comparison model rather than a claim that every example has the same value.
A rounded 243,610 km² geographical-area anchor. Inland-water and territorial definitions matter.
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Recorded properties
United Kingdom dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 243,600 km² | Not recorded | rounded geography model |
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Around the same scale · PlacesJapan378,000 km²Japan is an island nation in East Asia, located in the Pacific Ocean east of the Korean Peninsula.Nearest higher value · PlacesGreat Barrier Reef348,000 km²The 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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