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Chapter 1 General Introduction to Physiographical Features of the UK The Locations of the UK The Physiographical Features of the UK Rivers and Mountains Population The Major Cities Exercises and Answers Focus questions What is the full name of Britain? How many parts does it consist of? What is the total population of the United Kingdom? Where is the most densely populated region? Where is the least populated? What are the major cities in Britain? Three terms The complicated full name of the UK The location of the UK western Europe (North Sea, the Strait of Dover, the English Channel) insular country; long coastline Atlantic Ocean to the west England A flatland country, also called Lowland zone Pennines: the backbone of England Lake district Highly urbanized Physically largest with largest population Dominance in: size/ culture/ economy ---- take England for UK Lake District William Wordsworth Scotland Airth castle (埃斯城堡) Stirling castle (斯特灵城堡) Wales Northern Ireland Giant’s Causeway (巨人之路) Mountains and Rivers An important river in Britain: River Thames  the second longest best known for flowing through central London centre of many events and fashions in British history a major leisure area supporting tourism as well as the sports a special appeal to writers, artists, musicians and film-makers many riverside attractions: London Eye, Tower of London, House of Parliament, etc. Population The total population: about 62 000 000 (2009) Highly urbanized: 80% living in cities and 20% living in the countryside The most densely populated area: England The least populated area: Northern Ireland The official language: English Major cities London The commercial center: the West End The political center: Downing street, Buckingham Palace The cultural center: London University (the biggest) The London Eye Liverpool The second largest port of England A metropolitan city Edinburgh the capital city of Scotland ec