GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Dover Strait
The Dover Strait lies between southeastern England and northern France. It is the narrowest part of the English Channel and connects that channel with the southern North Sea.
Fast Facts
- Dover lies on the English side and the Calais region on the French side.
- The English Channel extends southwest from the passage.
- The North Sea opens northeast.
Connected lessons
- Dover StraitMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- North SeaRelated places
- English ChannelRelated places
- River ThamesRelated places
- Seine RiverRelated places