Geography of the United Kingdom Map: Geography of the United Kingdom Part of the World Europe Region Western Europe Coordinates 54 °. w. 2 ° W. d. Area 78th in the world 243 809 km² land: 98.66% Water: 1.34% The coastline of 429 km about 12 The boundaries of 360 km (Ireland) The highest point of 1344 m (Ben Nevis) The lowest point of -4 m (East of England) The largest river Severn (354 km) The largest lake Lough Neagh (388 sq km) Britain occupies most of the British Isles United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or the United Kingdom - a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. It occupies the island of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), one-sixth of the island of Ireland (Northern Ireland), as well as many small islands nearby. The main area of the country is located between 49 ° N. and 59 ° N. (Shetland Islands located near 61 ° N.) And 8 ° W. and 2 ° E. Greenwich Observatory, located in the south-east London, is the beginning of reference geographic longitude, it passes through the zero meridian.
Belarus is a landlocked country in East Europe, which borders with Russia, Poland, Ukraine and Baltic countries. It is one of the most beautiful and interesting countries of this region. The biggest city and the capital of Belarus is Minsk. Other major cities include Brest, Gomel, Grodno, Vitebsk and Mogilev. The country is full of unique landscapes, historical monuments and outstanding architecture. One of the most interesting sights is situated in Brest and Grodno provinces. It’s called Belovezhskaya Pushcha or Bialowieza Forest. It’s an ancient woodland which straddles the border Belarus and Poland. The area it covers is more than 150 square kilometers. The forest includes laboratory facilities and a zoo, where such animals like bison, wild boar, and moose can be seen in their natural habitat. This natural sight is on the UNESCO World Heritage list nowadays. Another worthy place to visit in Belarus is the Mirsky Castle Complex. It is situated in Grodno province and is considered to be a cultural heritage. This Renaissance style castle was built in the 16th century and attracts a great number of visitors each year. Belarus is often described as castle land. Another beautiful castle is situated in Minsk province, in Nesvizh. It is known as the Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh. It is a three-storey chateau which was built in the 16th century. In Vitebsk province people often visit the St. Sophia Cathedral and the Savior’s Church. Another lovely architectural ensemble is situated in Gomel. It is the Rumyantsev-Paskevich Residence which is the main historical monument of Gomel region. An image of this residence is featured on the Belarusian 20,000-ruble bill. The most interesting sights in Minsk include the National Museum of History and Culture, St. Peter and St. Paul Church, and the National Library of Belarus.
