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Kent's location between London and the Strait of Dover, the narrowest crossing point between England and mainland Europe, has led to the county being the point of entry for many prominent figures and groups in British history.
Geological cross section of Kent, showing how it relates to major towns. Kent is the south-easternmost county in England. It is bounded on the north by the River Thames and the North Sea, and on the south by the Straits of Dover and the English Channel. The continent of Europe is 21 miles across the straits.
Kent is a ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Essex across the Thames Estuary to the north; the Strait of Dover to the south-east, East Sussex to the south-west; Surrey to the west, and Greater London to the north-west. The county town is Maidstone.
Dover (/ ˈ d oʊ v ər / DOH-vər) is a town and major ferry port in Kent, South East England.It faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel at 33 kilometres (21 mi) from Cap Gris Nez in France.
Canterbury (/ ˈ k æ n t ər b (ə) r i / ⓘ, /-b ɛ r i /) [3] is a city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the county of Kent, England; it was a county borough until 1974. It lies on the River Stour. The city has a mild oceanic climate.
Dover Castle, the largest castle in England, [26] was founded in the 11th century. It has been described as the "Key to England" owing to its defensive significance throughout history. [27] [28] The castle was founded by William the Conqueror in 1066 and rebuilt for Henry II, King John, and Henry III. This expanded the castle to its current ...
List of settlements in Kent by population; List of civil parishes in Kent; Category:Civil parishes in Kent; Category:Towns in Kent; Category:Villages in Kent; Category:Geography of Kent; List of places in England
Maidstone is the largest town in Kent, England, of which it is the county town.Maidstone is historically important and lies 32 miles (51 km) east-south-east of London. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town, linking it with Rochester and the Thames Estuary.