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Water objects of GB

Great Britain is surrounded by great body of water all around. The eastern coast of Great Britain is washed by the North Sea. The western coast is washed by the Atlantic Ocean. There is the Irish Sea between Ireland and Great Britain. All the seas around Britain are shallow and are good for fishing.

The southern coast is washed by the English Channel or La Manche. The English Channel separates Great Britain from the continent of Europe. The Channel Tunnel ("Chunnel"), a great tunnel links the UK with France. Thanks to this tunnel it is possible to travel by train from Paris to London which is extremely convenient.

Great Britain has many rivers but they are not very long. The main rivers are the Thames, the Severn, the Clyde, the Tweed and the Humber.

The Thames is the most popular and the most important river. It is suitable for navigation. Large ships can get up to London Bridge which is 50 miles away from the sea. The Severn is the longest river of Great Britain. It flows along the border between England and Wales. The river Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon is located on its bank and is the birthplace of William Shakespeare. The Tweed flows between Scotland and England. The Clyde is the main river in Scotland.

The UK is known for its beautiful lakes. Most of them are in Scotland and north-west of England. These lakes are called "lochs" Loch Ness. One of the most favourite British resorts is the Lake District in northern England with its beautiful lakes, valleys and hills.