Where is the UK located?

The United Kingdom is located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. It is an island nation consisting of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the North Sea to the northeast, the English Channel to the south, and the Irish Sea to the west. Its geographical location has historically made it an important maritime power and a crossroads for trade and culture between Europe and the rest of the world.