White Cliffs of Dover facts for kids
The White Cliffs of Dover are cliffs in Dover, England. The cliffs are a part of the North Downs cliff formation. The cliffs are white because they are mostly chalk with bits of flint mixed in. These cliffs are a major tourist destination for thousands of people every year. The cliffs are also the biggest cliffs in Great Britain.
Images for kids
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Samphire Hoe Country Park with local railway and tunnel (not the Channel Tunnel which is nearby).
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Folkestone and Dover from the International Space Station, showing the White Cliffs and the tracks of ferries.
See also
In Spanish: Acantilados de Dover para niños
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