About Dover, Kent

Map Of Dover, Kent
About Dover
History History Of Dover

Dover is a major channel port in the English county of Kent. The town is the administrative centre of the Dover district.

Dover is famous for its white cliffs, which are made of chalk. The cliffs gave Britain its nickname of Albion, meaning "white". The town's name derives from the Brythonic Dubrās ("the waters").


Quick Statistics
Population: 28,156
OS Grid Reference: TR315415
Dial Code: 01304
MP: Gwyn Prosser
Party: Labour

 

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