The U.K. is quite a way north. Even the most southerly point in England is only at approx. 50 degrees N, roughly on a level with Winnepeg, Manitoba. The Shetlands Islands, the farthest northern extent of Scotland are beyond 60 degrees, level with the Yukon Territory and the southern tip of Greenland.

It's only the Gulf Stream which keeps the country as mild as it is. Without that, we'd be much colder in winter.


[This message has been edited by pauluk (edited 06-17-2006).]