The countries closest to England are Scotland and Wales.
Land Borders and Proximity
- Shared Borders: According to available information, both Scotland and Wales share land borders with England.
- Equal Distance: No other countries share a land border with England, thus putting Scotland and Wales in a tie for the closest countries to England.
- European Countries: Both Scotland and Wales are European countries.
Therefore, based on land borders, Scotland and Wales are the countries closest to England.