Earth from Space: Island nations

The varied landscapes of the island nations of Great Britain (right) and Ireland (left) are featured in this Envisat image.



Within Great Britain, the sprawling rugged Scottish coastline (north) stands in contrast to the green plains of southern England (central and southern two-thirds).

The island boasts mountainous landscapes, as seen in Scotland, England (mostly cloud covered) and Wales (peninsula, west of England).

Some 800 lakes are found on the island of Ireland, made up of the  [...]

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