The United Kingdom directly borders Ireland to the west, but is otherwise separated from European nations by seas. This includes huge parts of Africa, Newfoundland and Labrador, Guyana and the Falklands and direct control of the strategic locations of Gibraltar, Malta, and the Suez Canal.
The United Kingdom also owns a lot of overseas territories and colonies around the world. The country lies in Western Europe and consists of England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.
