Kent is a county in South East England, known as the “Garden of England” due to its abundance of apple, cherry and hop gardens. It's one of the oldest and most historically significant counties in England, containing many historic sites including Canterbury Cathedral, Leeds Castle, and Hever Castle. Its strategic location, closest to continental Europe (separated only by the English Channel), has led to it being a front line of several conflicts including the Battle of Britain during World War II. Kent is known for its rural beauty, picturesque landscape, coastal areas, and popular towns such as Canterbury, Dover and Rochester. Canterbury is renowned for its world-famous cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the Church of England. Kent also has a vibrant economy with sectors including finance, retail, tourism, and agriculture. It has a population of 1.57 million people and the county town is Maidstone. Kent is also home to the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University.
