English Channel
English Channel
The English Channel (pronunciation: /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈtʃænəl/) is a body of water that separates Southern England from Northern France and links the Southern part of the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.
Etymology
The term "English Channel" has been widely used since the early 18th century, possibly originating from the translation of the French term "la Manche", meaning "the sleeve", due to its sleeve-like shape.
Description
The English Channel is about 350 miles long and varies in width from 150 miles at its widest to 21 miles in the Strait of Dover. It is the busiest shipping area in the world.
Related Terms
- Strait of Dover: The narrowest part of the English Channel.
- Southern England: The southern part of England, separated from France by the English Channel.
- Northern France: The northern part of France, separated from England by the English Channel.
- Atlantic Ocean: The second largest ocean in the world, linked to the North Sea by the English Channel.
- North Sea: A sea of the Atlantic Ocean, located between Great Britain, Scandinavia, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on English Channel
- Wikipedia's article - English Channel
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