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Chapter 1 land and people 1. The British Isles, Great Britain and England are geographical names, not the official names of the country, while the official name is the United Kingdom, 2. Britain is an island country. It lies in the north Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of Europe.It is separated from the rest of Europe by the English channel in the south and the North Sea in the east. 3. The north and west of Britain are mainly highland, while the south and south-east are mostly lowlands. 4 Yes, it has a favourable climate, because it has a maritime type of climate---winters are mild,not too cold and summers are cool, not too hot.It has a steady reliable rainfall throughout the whole year.It has a small range of temperature, too. 5. The factors which influence the climate in Britain are the following three:1)The surrounding waters balance the seasonal differences;2)the prevailing south-west winds bring warm and wet air in winter and keep the temperatures moderate;3)the North Atlantic Drift,a warm current,passes the western coast of the British Isles and warms them. The northwestern part has the most rainfall, while the south-eastern corner is the driest. 6. Britain has a population of 57 million. It is densely populated, with an average of 237people per square kilometre. It is also very unevenly distributed , with 90%of the population in urban areas,10% in rural areas. Geographically, most British people live in England. Of the total of 57 million people, 47 million live in England, 14 million live in London and Southeastern England. 7. The three natural zones in Scotland are : the Highlands in the north, the central Lowlands ,and the southern Uplands. 8. The ancestors of the English are Anglo-Saxons,while the Scots,Welsh and rish are Celts. 9. The Welsh are emotional and cheerful people.The Scots are hospitable ,generous and friendly.Irish are known for their charm and vivacity as well as for the beauty of their Irish girls. Throughout the year the