The Southeast
The Southeast is the most densely-populated region of England. It is only 11 per cent of the land area of the country, but a third of the total population lives here. Because of this, a large part of the region is affected by urban development: housing, factories, offices and a complex network of roads and motorways. However, there is still attractive countryside to be found in all counties outside the influence of London. The south coast has a mild and sunny climate which makes it popular with both holiday-makers and the elderly, who find it a comfortable area to retire to.
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The White Cliffs of Dover are the first sight many people have of England. |
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Brighton is a popular holiday resort and is famous for the Royal Pavilion. |
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The South Downs are mainly farmland. Barley and wheat are grown here. |
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There is a lot of industry near the Thames Estuary: oil refineries, power-stations, cement-works and paper-mills. |
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Windsor is a popular place to visit. The town is dominated by the castle, which is one of the official residences of the Queen. |
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The North Downs is an area of rolling hills and beautiful countryside. |
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St Albans is a historic city with a fine Norman cathedral. |
Susan Sheerin, Jonathan Seath, Gillian White: Spotlight on Britain; Oxford University Press, 1985, page 31