The United Kingdom has a number of mountain ranges, including the Scottish Highlands, the Pennines, the Cambrian Mountains, and the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks. The highest mountain in the UK is Ben Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, which has an elevation of 1,344 metres (4,409 feet).
Rivers and lakes
The United Kingdom has a number of major rivers, including the Thames, the Severn, the Trent, the Ouse, and the Tweed. The longest river in the UK is the Severn, which has a length of 354 kilometres (220 miles). The United Kingdom also has a number of lakes, including Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands, which is the largest lake in the UK by volume.
Climate
The United Kingdom has a temperate maritime climate, with mild winters and cool summers. The average temperature in January is 4 degrees Celsius (39 degrees Fahrenheit), and the average temperature in July is 16 degrees Celsius (61 degrees Fahrenheit). The UK also receives a lot of rainfall, with an average annual precipitation of 1,200 millimetres (47 inches).
Natural resources
The United Kingdom has a number of natural resources, including coal, oil, gas, iron ore, and copper. The UK also has a large area of arable land, which is used for growing crops such as wheat, barley, and oats.
