Blank map of the United Kingdom by country
All 4 countries of the United Kingdom, ready to print on A4, Letter, A3 or Tabloid, or to download as PNG and SVG. Free, no sign-up.
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Mapsfera · data Natural Earth
The United Kingdom on the map
The United Kingdom is divided into 4 countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, covering about 243,000 km² (93,700 sq mi) as measured on the map. The largest is England (130,000 km² (50,200 sq mi)) and the smallest, Northern Ireland (14,200 km² (5,480 sq mi)): England is about 9 times bigger.
The capital is London, in England. The capitals version marks the capital of each country.
What each country borders
England borders the most countries: 2 (Scotland and Wales).
The United Kingdom borders Ireland. Only Northern Ireland borders Ireland.
Every country has a coastline.
Number key
Numbers follow alphabetical order, from 1 (England) to 4 (Wales). Areas are measured on the map and approximate; “Borders” counts neighboring countries.
| No. | Country | Capital | Area (approx.) | Borders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | London | 130,000 km² | 2 |
| 2 | Northern Ireland | Belfast | 14,200 km² | 0 |
| 3 | Scotland | Edinburgh | 77,900 km² | 1 |
| 4 | Wales | Cardiff | 20,700 km² | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries does the United Kingdom have?
4: 4 countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What is the largest country in the United Kingdom?
England, at about 130,000 km² (50,200 sq mi). The smallest is Northern Ireland, at about 14,200 km² (5,480 sq mi).
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
London, in England.
Which countries border the United Kingdom?
Ireland, according to Natural Earth borders.
Can I use it in class?
Yes, it’s free. Print it, copy it and hand it out as many times as you like. If you post it on a blog or a class website, credit “Mapsfera · data Natural Earth”.
How do I print it on US Letter paper?
Choose Letter in “Paper size” and click “Download PDF”. In the print window, pick Letter paper and 100% scale (“Actual size”). For a bigger map, choose Tabloid (11 × 17 in) or A3.
What order are the numbers in?
Alphabetical, from 1 to the last one. That makes the key easy to follow when you grade, and it’s the same key the worksheet’s answer page uses.
Sources
- Country boundaries: Natural Earth, 1:10m, Admin 1 (public domain)
- Capitals: Natural Earth, Populated Places (public domain); missing ones from OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
- Areas, neighbors and coastlines: calculated from those boundaries (approximate)