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About UK
The United Kingdom constitutes of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The country
is one of the 15 member states of the European Union and is the leading industrial and exporting country.
Physical Map of United Kingdom (UK)
The north and the west are made up of high hills and mountains, while the south and east has a lowland zone with milder climate and better soils for farming. Britain's moist climate with persistent rainfall has given rise to many rivers and lakes. In fact, rivers in central and eastern Britain tend to flow slowly and steadily all year long. Most of these rivers are navigable.
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Flora And Fauna of United Kingdom (UK)
The mild climate of United Kingdom, accompanied with sufficient rains give way to a great variety of plants. The country was once known for its deciduous forests, which with passage of time have reduced largely in number due to de-forestation. Now, around 10.7 per cent of the United Kingdom consists of coniferous forests. As far as fauna is concerned, the United Kingdom has over 30,000 animal species and more than 200 species of birds including migratory birds.
Location of United Kingdom (UK)
United Kingdom is bound on the east by the North Sea, and on the west by the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The English Channel separates the country from Europe and the only land border it shares with another nation is between Northern Ireland and Ireland.
Climate of United Kingdom (UK)
The climate of United Kingdom is usually moist, accompanied with moderate temperatures. The western coast and the southern regions enjoy warmer temperatures than the eastern coast and the northern regions. Temperatures are ordinarily around 15°C in summer and around 5°C in winter and in rare cases exceed 32°C or drop below -10°C. Frosts, when the temperature dips below 0°C, are also a rare phenomenon.
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