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Kent

By Rasmus Allikvee

History and importance

Flag of Kent

  • The area has been occupied since the Palaeolithic era.
  • The Channel Tunnel connects mainland Europe and the UK.
  • Economy branches: haulage, logistics, tourism, building materials, printing and scientific research.

Used sources

  • http://www.kent.gov.uk/
  • http://www.visitkent.co.uk/
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent

Introduction

  • Kent is a county in South East England.
  • Population is 1.7 million.
  • Area is 3,736 square kilometres.

White Cliffs of Dover

Culture

  • During the 19th century Kent had the most art schools in the country.
  • ESTUARY FESTIVAL 2016(17 September 2016 - 02 October 2016).
  • It's called 'the garden of England' because 85% of the land is greenspace.
  • Famous people: Naomi Watts, Orlando Bloom.

Thanks for listening

Coat of arms of Kent

Cantebury Cathedral

http://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/heritage-lottery-funding-the-canterbury-journey/