Geographical Counties Of England: Kent
Welcome to our Geographical Counties of England.
In this post we will be going over some brief information on and how to pronounce Kent.
Kent is a County on the South East of England with coastlines along the English Channel and is the home of Dover, the busiest commuter and freight docks in and out of England, Kent is the oldest County in England and is also known as the garden of England due to its abundant orchards and agricultural heritage.
Kent has a population of around 1.6 million people in 2024 with the following Counties across its borders:
You pronounce Kent like this: KENT.
Key information and contact details for Kent:
Number of Local Authorities: 12.
Geographical Size: 1,368mi² / 2,202km².
County Capital: Maidstone.
Largest Town / City: Canterbury.
Closest International Airport(s): London Gatwick Airport, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NP. Phone Number: 0344 892 0322.
Motorways in Kent: The M2, M20 and M25 and M26 Motorways pass through Kent.
Kent Nickname(s): Garden of England.