GREAT BRITAIN

It’s regions…

The British Isles

• England, Scotland, Wales occupy one large island

• Northern Island & the Republic of Ireland occupy the other

Great Britain

• Aprox. 244 000 sq. km• 965 km north to south• 508 km west to east• Separated from Europe

by the English Channel• 8000 km of coastline• Europe’s largest island

Great Britain

• good harbours• Rivers inland provided

transportation• island nation• Seafaring people– Sea-farer n. 1. a traveller

who goes by sea. 2. a less common word for sailor

Major Regions

1. Highland Britain– In the north & east– Hilly, mountainous– Thin soils– Pockets of fertile land

Major Regions

2. Lowland Britain– In the south and east– Low lying – Fertile land– Good for agriculture– Warmer climate

• Due to the Gulf Stream • carries warm water &

winds from the Gulf of Mexico

Lowland Britain– Heavily populated– Important politically

during the 17th century

17th Century English

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