📗 Chapter 2: What is the UK?
2.1.4 Key geographic facts and capital cities
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The UK is located in north-west Europe and covers a total area of approximately 243,000 square kilometres. The longest distance from the south coast to the tip of Scotland is about 1,000 kilometres. The UK has a temperate maritime climate, which means it has mild temperatures, regular rainfall, and few extremes of weather.
Key Facts
- UK is in north-west Europe, ~243,000 sq km
- About 1,000 km from south coast to tip of Scotland
- Temperate maritime climate with mild temperatures
The major cities of the UK include London (the capital and largest city with a population of about 9 million), Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast. London is a major global financial centre and is home to many important institutions including Parliament, Buckingham Palace, and the Supreme Court.
Key Facts
- London is the capital and largest city (~9 million people)
- Other major cities: Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow
- London is a major global financial centre
The UK is surrounded by water — the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the North Sea to the east, and the English Channel to the south separating it from France. The Channel Tunnel (opened in 1994) connects England to France by rail beneath the English Channel. The UK's landscape includes mountains, moorlands, lakes, and fertile farmland.
Key Facts
- Atlantic Ocean to west, North Sea to east, English Channel to south
- Channel Tunnel opened 1994 connecting England to France
- Landscape includes mountains, moorlands, lakes and farmland
📝 Notas de estudio
- El UK está ubicado en el noroeste de Europa.
- El UK se encuentra en el noroeste de Europa, ~243,000 km²
- Aproximadamente 1,000 km desde la costa sur hasta la punta de Scotland
- Clima marítimo templado con temperaturas suaves
- El UK cubre aproximadamente 243,000 kilómetros cuadrados.
- El UK se encuentra en el noroeste de Europa, ~243,000 km²
- Aproximadamente 1,000 km desde la costa sur hasta la punta de Scotland
- Clima marítimo templado con temperaturas suaves
- El English Channel separa England de France. El Channel Tunnel pasa por debajo.
- El UK se encuentra en el noroeste de Europa, ~243,000 km²
- Aproximadamente 1,000 km desde la costa sur hasta la punta de Scotland
- Clima marítimo templado con temperaturas suaves
- El Channel Tunnel se inauguró en 1994, conectando England con France por ferrocarril bajo el English Channel.
- El UK se encuentra en el noroeste de Europa, ~243,000 km²
- Aproximadamente 1,000 km desde la costa sur hasta la punta de Scotland
- Clima marítimo templado con temperaturas suaves
- London es la ciudad más grande del UK con una población de aproximadamente 9 millones.
- El UK se encuentra en el noroeste de Europa, ~243,000 km²
- Aproximadamente 1,000 km desde la costa sur hasta la punta de Scotland
- Clima marítimo templado con temperaturas suaves
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