Area - comparative:
slightly smaller than Oregon
Land boundaries:
total: 360 km border countries: Ireland 360 km
Coastline:
12,429 km
Maritime claims:
territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm continental shelf: as defined in continental shelf orders or in accordance with agreed upon boundaries
Climate:
temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current; more than one-half of the days are overcast