South Coast Plain

In this article, we will take an in-depth look at South Coast Plain and its impact on today's society. Since its appearance, South Coast Plain has generated endless opinions and debates, becoming a recurring topic of conversation. In recent years, South Coast Plain has acquired even greater relevance, influencing aspects as diverse as politics, economics, culture and technology. Throughout these pages, we will explore the different angles from which South Coast Plain can be approached, examining its implications and challenges in the contemporary world. Without a doubt, South Coast Plain continues to be a cause for reflection and analysis, and this article seeks to shed light on its importance and significance.

South Coast Plain
Region
River Hamble
River Hamble
Coordinates: 50°50′N 0°40′W / 50.833°N 0.667°W / 50.833; -0.667
CountryEngland
RegionHampshire, Sussex
Area
 • Total522.45 km2 (201.72 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total505,822

The South Coast Plain is a natural region in England running along the central south coast in the counties of East and West Sussex and Hampshire.

It has been designated as National Character Area No. 126 by Natural England. The NCA has a total area of 52,245 hectares and forms a coastal strip, 2 to 16 kilometres wide, running from the area of Hamble-le-Rice in Hampshire in the west across the entire length of West Sussex to Brighton in East Sussex to the east.

Its major settlements include the cities of Brighton and Hove, Chichester and Portsmouth, the market town of Fareham, the coastal town of Gosport and the seaside resorts of Bognor Regis, Littlehampton and Worthing. It is bordered by the New Forest across Southampton Water to the west, the South Hampshire Lowlands to the northwest, the South Downs to the north and east, and the Isle of Wight across the Solent to the southwest.

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References

  1. ^ a b c NCA 126: South Coast Plain - Key Facts & Data at www.naturalengland.org.uk. Accessed on 5 Apr 2013.