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Britain Topography is varied and comprises lowland terrains interspersed with mountainous areas. The highest point in Britain is Ben Nevis located in the Grampian Mountains. The peak of Ben Nevis is located 1,344 meters above sea-level.
England is characterized by lowland surfaces broken by mountainous areas. The Cumbrian Mountains are found in the Northwestern part of the UK member country. The Pennines hills are located in the northern part of England. The mountains of Dartmoor and Exmooor are situated on the south-west of the country. The principal rivers in England are the Severn, Humber Estuary, and Thames. The Lake District includes the highest mountain in England- Scafell Pike at 978 meters.
Scotland has a more heterogeneous topography compared to its counterparts in the United Kingdom. The topography of Scotland possess the highest point in the United Kingdom- Ben Nevis. The Grampian Mountains extends from the southwest to the northeastern part of the country. The innumerable lakes are a part of Scottish geography. Scotland is also identified by its many islands situated off the Scottish coast. Principal islands include the Shetland Islands, Orkney and the Hebrides.
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