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Which countries border the North Sea?
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North Sea
The North Sea, the Baltic Sea, and the English Channel.
The North Sea is bordered by several countries and territories in northwestern Europe. Its coastline is defined by the following nations:
- United Kingdom: Bordering the sea to the west and southwest via the island of Great Britain.
- Norway: Located to the northeast.
- Denmark: Situated to the east.
- Germany: Located to the southeast.
- The Netherlands: Situated to the southeast.
- Belgium: Located to the south.
- France: Bordering the sea to the south.1
Additionally, the Orkney and Shetland islands, which are part of Scotland, lie along the northwestern boundary of the sea.1