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    The United Kingdom consists of two large islands called Great Britain and Ireland, surrounded by seas that offer protection but also present geographic challenges to maintaining control from London. The rugged coastline and regional identities in places like Scotland and Wales have historically made it difficult for Britain to exert dominance over its entire territory. However, natural resources like coal and iron supported Britain's rise as a global imperial and industrial power during the Industrial Revolution.

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    The United Kingdom consists of two large islands called Great Britain and Ireland, surrounded by seas that offer protection but also present geographic challenges to maintaining control from London. The rugged coastline and regional identities in places like Scotland and Wales have historically made it difficult for Britain to exert dominance over its entire territory. However, natural resources like coal and iron supported Britain's rise as a global imperial and industrial power during the Industrial Revolution.

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    The United Kingdom consists of two large islands called Great Britain and Ireland, surrounded by seas that offer protection but also present geographic challenges to maintaining control from London. The rugged coastline and regional identities in places like Scotland and Wales have historically made it difficult for Britain to exert dominance over its entire territory. However, natural resources like coal and iron supported Britain's rise as a global imperial and industrial power during the Industrial Revolution.

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    The importance of British geography space

    The United Kingdom consists of two large islands and several much smaller ones. Collectively, so all
    together, the islands are called “The British Isles”. The largest island is called “Great Britain”.

    The country is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the Irish Sea and the English
    Channel. Their importance regarding the U.K.’s geography is crucial. The rugged coastline , around
    12.500 kilometers long and surrounding waters covering important oil and gas reserves offer the
    nation protection particularly from rivals in continental Europe. The United Kingdom’s main
    geographic challenge is the integration of the British Isles , the rugged topography of the islands
    fostered the development of strong regional identities. Competing countries like Wales, Northern
    Ireland and Scotland make it difficult to maintain control from the core region and the fertile lowlands
    around London . The upcoming Scottish referendum for independence, reflects the continued
    regional striving for independence from London. When British governments overcome domestic
    divisions, they can turn their attention outward control . Over the surrounding seas was vital for
    dominance of the Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean and from there , the development of the British
    Empire.

    Substantial coal and iron deposits, along with an intricate River and canal systems were
    among the factors that drove the country to lead the Industrial Revolution in the 1800’s.
    The dominance of the Royal Navy gave Britain control of the oceans and global trade. The
    U.K.’s detachment from continental Europe, offers protection, since United European
    could challenge the country’s independence . Great Britain is important regardingthe
    exploitation of its natural resources, especially coal and iron ore.

    U.K also has numerous dams and reservoirs to store water for drinking and industry. The
    generation of hydroelectric power is rather limited, supplying less than 2% of British electricity,
    mainly from the Scottish Highlands.

    The economic geography of the UK reflects not only its current position in the global economy,
    but its long history both as a trading nation and an imperial power.

     Arable land: 25%


     Permanent pastures: 46%
     Forests and Woodland: 10%
     Other: 19%
     Irrigated: 1,080 km²

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