Waterways have historically driven England's commerce and continue to define its geography and recreation.
**Major Rivers:** - **River Thames**: Flowing through London, it is the most famous river in the country. - **River Severn**: The longest river in the UK, creating the border with Wales in places. - **River Trent, River Mersey, and River Tyne**: Historic industrial lifelines in the Midlands and the North.
**Lakes & Reservoirs:** - **Windermere**: The largest natural lake in England, located in the Lake District. - **Ullswater** and **Derwentwater** are also popular for boating and scenery. - **Kielder Water**: The largest artificial lake in the UK by capacity, located in Northumberland.
**Beaches & Coasts:** England boasts diverse coastlines, from the white cliffs of Dover to the sandy beaches of Cornwall, Devon, and Norfolk.
