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1. Britain

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   Geography and Climate
   The topography of Britain is varied, ranging from the rolling chalk downs of the south to the rugged, glaciated highlands of the Scottish North. The largest contiguous landmass is Great Britain, making it the ninth-largest island in the world. Its climate is overwhelmingly maritime temperate, heavily influenced by the North Atlantic Drift—an extension of the Gulf Stream. This results in milder winters and cooler summers than other locations at similar latitudes.
   A notable meteorological phenomenon is the characteristic *perpetual so…