What is the population of Kent according to the 2011 census?
Kent had a population of 1,727,665 residents according to the 2011 census. The county covers an area of 3,192 square kilometers in South East England.
Questions about Kent
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Julius Caesar describe the area as Cantium or the home of the Cantiaci?
Julius Caesar described the area as Cantium or the home of the Cantiaci in 51 BC. He wrote that the people of Kent were by far the most civilised inhabitants of Britain at that time.
Who appointed Saint Augustine of Canterbury as the first Archbishop of Canterbury in 597?
Pope Gregory I appointed Saint Augustine of Canterbury as the first Archbishop of Canterbury in 597. This appointment established the Diocese of Canterbury as England's first Episcopal See with its first cathedral.
How many V1 flying bombs hit Kent between June 1944 and March 1945 during World War II?
Between June 1944 and March 1945 around 2,500 V1 flying bombs known as Doodlebugs hit both London and Kent. These weapons were fired towards London from bases in Northern France.
What industries operated in East Kent from 1908 to 1986 including Chislet Tilmanstone Betteshanger and Snowdown Colliery?
Several coal pits operated in East Kent including Chislet Tilmanstone Betteshanger and Snowdown Colliery which ran from 1908 to 1986. Cement-making papermaking and coal-mining were important industries in Kent during the 19th and 20th centuries.