Countries that border Ireland
Ireland shares land borders with 1 country: United Kingdom. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Ireland's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Ireland
- CapitalDublin
- RegionNorthern Europe
- Land borders1
- Area70,273 km²
- Population5,458,600
- ISO codeIE
Learning Ireland on the map
Knowing which countries border Ireland is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Ireland and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Ireland?
Ireland borders 1 country: United Kingdom.
Which countries share a border with Ireland?
The countries bordering Ireland are: United Kingdom.
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.