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The two areas of Britain that receive the most rainfall are the western Highlands of Scotland and the mountainous regions of Wales, particularly Snowdonia. These areas experience high levels of precipitation due to their geographical features, which attract moist air from the Atlantic Ocean. The peak rainfall in these regions can exceed 3,000 millimeters annually, making them some of the wettest places in the UK.

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