12 regions
Regions of the United Kingdom
Facts: the map of the United Kingdom
- On the map
- 12 regions
- Most neighbours
- North West England: 6
- No land border with another region on the map
- Northern Ireland
Fun facts: Regions of the United Kingdom
- The United Kingdom is made up of four nations: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Its only land border is the one between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
- Ben Nevis in Scotland, at 1,345 metres, is the highest mountain in the British Isles.
- "Big Ben" is actually the name of the great bell in the tower of the Palace of Westminster in London.
Test yourself
How many regions does the United Kingdom have?
On this map the United Kingdom is divided into 12 regions: the nine of England, plus Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What is the biggest region in the United Kingdom?
Scotland (78,782 km²).
What is the smallest region in the United Kingdom?
Greater London.
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The regions of the United Kingdom
No flags or capitals: those are the answers!
- East Midlands
- East of England
- Greater London
- North East England
- North West England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- South East England
- South West England
- Wales
- West Midlands
- Yorkshire and the Humber