See also: Dover, Dover
Dover (ang. Dover ) is a coastal town and harbor county of the Kent, in the South-east of the England.
The census of 1991 counts 34 200 inhabitants. It is located at the edge of the Manche, to 35 km of the French coasts and the Cape Gray-Nose. It is thus the city of the United Kingdom nearest to France. This de facto situation the port of principal transit enters the two banks of the English Channel, in particular towards the ports of Calais and Ostend. More than 18 million passengers forward there annually.
History
Dover is an important port since millenia. The Romains are the first to mention the existence of the city, named Dubris . The city was the starting point of the Roman Voie known under the name of Watling Street, towards London and Wroxeter. It is thought that the site was occupied good before the Roman period.
See also: List of Roman ways
The Romans built a Phare into 43, currently preserved on four stages in the enclosure of the castle. It is one of the very first buildings built by the Romans in Great Britain.
See also: Castle of Dover
The House-God testifies to the Normande conquest.
The May 26th 1670 Charles II of England and Louis XIV sign there a secret treaty which puts an end to the hostilities between their kingdoms.
Economy
Because of its proximity with continental Europe, the port is one of most active the United Kingdom, in particular for the passenger traffic with million people using the ferry S each year. The opening of the Channel tunnel had made fear a disappearance of the port. After a phase of adjustment, the various maritime operators succeeded in preserving their activity.
Tourism
Dover famous for its cliff S of Craie white, is indicated by the traditional expression white Falaises of Dover .These high cliffs inspired the Romans at the time of the conquest of the country. They gave the nickname of Albion (white) to the Great Britain.
Twinning
Gallery
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