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Because originally, as the Earth was formed, all the land was concentrated into one huge island. Fault lines ruptured and the land drifted on what are now called tectonic plates. Add to that the action of the glaciers during the ice age and the boundary between the UK and Europe was formed.
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How can England be on the continent of Europe when it is an island?
England is not an island. It is on the same island as Scotland and Wales is, known as Britain. Europe, like all continents, consists of a large landmass and many islands around it. So Britain and many of the other islands around the mainland of Europe are all part of Europe.
What is the difference between Europe and United kingdom?
Britain is an island consisting of England, Scotland and Wales. People from it are British. Some people in Northern Ireland also claim British nationality. Europe is a continent of around 50 countries, and includes Britain. The people in Britain are different to people in other parts of Europe, but then the people all around Europe are different to each other, so there is no simple answer to that which distinguishes all other Europeans from the British people.
What is the biggest city in Britain and Europe?
London is the biggest city in Britain with around 8 million people and Moscow is the biggest in Europe with about 12 million.
How did Britain become Britain?
Britain has been an island, or group of islands for many centuries. Once joined by land to continental europe, but this was in pre history. At the end of the last glaciation people could walk from Europe to Britain, but as sea level rose because of the melting ice, the southern North Sea flooded and broke through the narrow piece of land joining Britain to the mainland of Europe near what is now Dover.
Why did German forces need to invade Britain if they were to hold Western Europe?
Britain (and to a lesser extent Ireland, officially neutral) represented a marshalling point for Allied armies and war material, close enough to bomb mainland Europe and Germany, and to project seapower around the continent. The delay and eventual cancellation of the invasion meant that American and Allied forces could attack the German military presence in Europe for the entire second half of the war.
What country where white people come from?
White people originate around what is nowadays Se Europe, the contiinents were much closer together and probably connected at the beginning of mankind, Most whites ventured north (Scandanavia) and west (Spain and Britain) into mainland Europe, DNA proves very few whites travelled east into Asia.
Is England in eurupe?
Yes, England is one of the three countries in Great Britain (the other two being Wales and Scotland) which make up the island of Great Britain. This, along ith the other island (of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland) make up the British isles. These islands are just off the North west coast of mainland Europe. However, England is now physically linked to the rest of Europe by a tunnel that runs for around 30 miles under the 'English Channel' - the sea that separates England from France and the rest of Europe.
Why did France and Britain build the Suez canal?
to ease transportation between Europe and Asia without travelling around South Africa
Who brought the larch to Scotland?
According to British-Trees.com the Larch was introduced from continental Europe to Britain sometime around 1620 for its timber.
Where did Amelia Earhart fly?
Amelia flew in many places in the US, across the Atlantic to Britain, from Hawaii to US mainland, and finally almost all the way around the world on her tragic, final flight.
How long have the Celtic people been in Britain?
From around 750 BC to 12 BC, the Celts were the most powerful people in central and northern Europe. The Celts were in Britain since well before these dates
How much does it cost to manufacture lamborghini?
Around 100000 $
