English Channel

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an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between southern England and northern France, connected with the North Sea by the Strait of Dover. 350 miles (565 kilometers) long; 20–100 miles (32–160 kilometers) wide.

English Channel

an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between S England and N France, linked with the North Sea by the Strait of Dover. Length: about 560 km (350 miles). Width: between 32 km (20 miles) and 161 km (100 miles) French nameLa Manche

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A tunnel under the channel connects England and France via auto-carrying train service.

Its cold, choppy waters have been a popular challenge for long-distance swimmers.

A formation of high bluffs on the British side of the English Channel is known as the White Cliffs of Dover.

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A migrant has died trying to cross the English Channel.

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The latest Home Office data show more than 8,180 people are thought to have crossed the English Channel this year so far.

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The number of migrants arriving in the UK after crossing the English Channel has reached a new record for the first four months of the year.

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The latest Home Office data show more than 5,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats so far this year.

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A migrant has died after trying to cross the English Channel in an overloaded boat, a day after another person died attempting the journey.

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