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West Sussex is centrally located on the coast of central southern England, it's
home to more than 750,000 people and covers an area of 768 square miles (1,990 sq
Km). over half of West Sussex lies in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We have
the beautiful Sussex Downs and the stunning vistas of the High Weald.
In West Sussex there are the popular towns of Bognor
Regis, Crawley,
Horsham, Haywards Heath and
Chichester
Geography
A chalk ridge runs from the county's east to west edge. In the south the land flattens
into a gentle plain. The beautiful Sussex Downs and the stunning vistas of the High
Weald are areas of outstanding natural beauty. West Sussex has the most woodland
cover of broadleaved trees in England. Kingly Vale, the nature reserve just north
of Chichester, is the largest Yew forest in the UK.
Industry
The West Sussex coast is still a popular resort area; Littlehampton, Bognor Regis,
and Worthing are the most popular tourist spots. Chichester Harbour is the largest
inland harbour in the United Kingdom and has 55 miles of coastline. West Sussex,
with its central position, proximity to London, Gatwick Airport and Europe, and
skilled workforce, is attracting many new business keen to take advantage of the
close links to Europe.
History
Many peoples have settled in West Sussex from the earliest times. The land was largely
forested and small communities grew up in isolation from each other. After early
Roman invasions, the Saxons moved across Sussex and the Kingdom of the South Saxons
gave its name to the area. The Normans built many monasteries and castles across
the land. In all ages, the sea was defended from invasion by many forts and castles
which still remain.
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