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The British Isles
The British Isles are made up of two large islands and many smaller ones. The islands are divided into two countries-the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The United Kingdom is made up of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The British Isles have many factories and industries, but farming is also important.
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FACT BOXArea 314,300 sq km Population 60,639,000 Longest river River Shannon - 386 km Largest Lake Laugh Neagh - 522 sq km Highest mountain Ben Nevis - 1,343 m Major products dairy produce (butter, cheese); meat; wool; manufactured goods (cars, machinery); oil and gas; coal; whisky; cereal crops |