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The latest statistical report from the Office for National Statistics comparing the North East of England to other regions of the United Kingdom, [58] dated May 2012, states: The North East has the highest value of goods exports relative to the size of its economy, the highest percentage employed in the public sector and lowest gross household ...
The coastline of the United Kingdom is formed by a variety of natural features including islands, bays, headlands and peninsulas. It consists of the coastline of the island of Great Britain, the north-east coast of the island of Ireland, as well as many much smaller islands. Much of the coastline is accessible and quite varied in geography and ...
Northern England has a strong export-based economy, with trade more balanced than the UK average, and the North East is the only region of England to regularly export more than it imports. [178] [179] Chemicals, vehicles, machinery and other manufactured goods make up the majority of Northern exports, just over half of which go to EU countries ...
Northumberland (/ n ɔːr ˈ θ ʌ m b ər l ə n d / nor-THUM-bər-lənd) [5] is a ceremonial county in North East England, bordering Scotland. It is bordered by the Scottish Borders to the north, the North Sea to the east, Tyne and Wear and County Durham to the south, and Cumbria to the west. The town of Blyth is the largest settlement ...
English: Map of the North East England region of England, showing its counties and administrative districts. The county colours are the same as those in File:English metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties 2009.svg. Equirectangular map projection on WGS 84 datum, with N/S stretched 170% Geographic limits: West: 2.75W; East: 0.7W; North: 55.9N
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The coastal area is situated to the east of the A1 road. It is sparsely populated and includes sandy beaches, sand dunes, rugged cliffs and isolated islands. It includes two National Nature Reserves. Fortresses and peel towers along the coast are evidence of past conflicts between the English and Scots in this border area.
English: Map of the NUTS 3 regions of North East England. Equirectangular map projection on WGS 84 datum, with N/S stretched 170% Geographic limits: West: 2.75W; East: 0.7W; North: 55.9N; South: 54.4N