Thames
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The River Thames (泰晤士河)
the longest river in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom (332 kilometers long) a historical landmark in the city of London. A boat ride along the Thames is also something that every visitor should experience. Several boat races and activities take place along or at the river each year.
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Geography
The official title of the UK
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location and territory
Location of the UK:
The mainland areas lie between latitudes 49°N W to 2°E
Total territory: about 243,000 square kilometers
Interesting Fact: No one in the UK lives more than 120 km (75 miles) from the sea.
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Contents
I Geography
II
People
III
The English Language
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I Geography
1. Geographical Features 2. Climate 3. Major Cities
The UK is made up of:
Great Britain ( England , Scotland and Wales ) Northern Ireland
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than North and Mid-Wales.
Northern Ireland: It’s mostly hilly.
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Rivers and Lakes
The longest river: Severn River (about 980 km kilometers long) The second longest river: Thames (330 km kilometers long) The largest Lake in the British Isles: Lough Neagh
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Lake District
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Topography
terrain in the northwest, north and southwest.
England: It consists of lowland terrain, with some mountainous
Scotland: Its geography is varied, with
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lowlands in the south and east and highlands in the north and west. Ben Nevis in Scotland — the highest point in UK
Wales: It’s mostly mountainous. South Wales is less mountainous
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Map of the UK
Read the map to find:
Atlantic Ocean
North Sea Irish Sea The English Channel