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Scotland and England (Great Britain) share an island just East of Ireland across the Irish Sea.
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What country is nearest to Germany?
The closest country nearest to Germany is Luxembourg which is 340.3 km (211.5 miles).
Why was the country Ireland named Ireland?
Ireland is named after the island it is located on, Ireland. Ireland the country is referred to as the Republic of Ireland so it is not confused with Northern Ireland, a country in the United Kingdom that borders the Republic of Ireland.
How far from Britain to Ireland?
Geographically, at its closest point it is only about 25 miles from Britain to Ireland. However, unless you have your own yacht, you cannot travel between the two countries at their closest point. The closest ferry crossing takes several hours.
What is the mother country of Ireland?
I dont really understand the question. The mother country of Ireland is... Ireland?
Is Ireland a schengen country?
No. Ireland has an opt-out of it.
Which country is guernsey closest to Scotland France or Ireland?
France
What is the closest EU country to Ireland?
Depending on where you are in the country its either Wales, Scotland or England.
Which western European country lies closest to the north American coast?
Ireland
What is the What is the closest country to the ukclosest country to the UK Apparently it's Ireland but can't find enough evidence to back it up?
The closest country to UK would be Ireland as they share a land border (Northern Ireland is part of the UK). The closest country to the island of Great Britain would still be Ireland as the Northern Irish island of Rathlin and Scotland lie some 15miles apart. However, it is about 20miles from mainland to mainland. The distance from England to France is about 21miles - just slightly further.
What European country is closest to british isles?
Ireland, a European country, shares a border with Northern Ireland, and Northern Ireland is part of the British Isles - so Ireland is the nearest European country. The next one would be France, which is on the other side of the English Channel.
What country is nearest to Germany?
The closest country nearest to Germany is Luxembourg which is 340.3 km (211.5 miles).
What is Ireland's closest neighbouring country?
Northern Ireland then Scotland, Wales and England, These four countries are collectively known as the United Kingdom (UK)
What is the closest European country to the UK?
England shares borders with Scotland and Wales, so they are the equally closest European countries to England. The closest mainland European country to England, which may be what you mean, is France.
What country is the nearest neighbor of Britain?
Ireland shares a land border with Northern Ireland which is part of the UK. That makes Ireland the closest neighbour to the UK. Ireland is the offical English language name of the southern portion of the island of Ireland as used by the Government of Ireland and not Republic of Ireland or The Irish Republic.
What country is closest to Scotland?
Scotland has a land border with just one other country, which is England. The Province of Northern Ireland is a short distance across the Irish sea. A little further away are the Republic of Ireland and Wales, further away still, to the north and north east are Iceland and Norway. To the east of Scotland lie the Benelux countries, and Denmark.
Is Ireland a state or a country?
Ireland is a country
Is Ireland a continent or a country?
Ireland is not a continent it is a country~!
