Paris, France is the capital of France and has been one of the most influential cities in history due to its excellence in science, finance, fashion, diplomacy, and commerce. In The Remains of the Day, the diplomacy characteristic of Paris is highlighted. In the second chapter, Day Two Morning, Mr.
Kent is a county located in England near the southeast portion of Great Britain. It was originally a more rural county known for its farmlands, being named the "Garden of England". However, as the city of London expanded during the 1900s, it slowly crept into Kent and the county developed some more industrious features such as papermaking and engineering. In The Remains of the Day, Kent is featured during Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield's visit to Mr.
Cornwall is a county in England located on a peninsula in the Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by mild weather and large amounts of rain weather, both a result of its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. While Cornwall contains many sea ports used for shipping resources, tourism accounts for a majority amount of the economy due to the natural beauty of the area.
The home counties of England are those that surround London. Typically Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, and Sussex are the counties considered the "home counties" in England. These counties got their name from the army and navy personnel that needed to be able to enter and exit England quickly when deployed.
Despite being one of the victorious allied powers in World War 1, Italy entered a period of economic crisis and social turmoil, leading to the rise of the Italian fascist dictatorship in 1922; thus leading to their collaboration with Nazi Germany in WW2. (wiki)
Asia is considered the world's largest continent. It covers 44, 579,000 square kilometers of Earth's total land area and 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area. It has the majority of the human population. To the east is the pacific ocean, the south Indian Ocean, and the northern Arctic Ocean. Asia, Africa, and Europe are physically and geologically connected at the northwest end. Asia holds the largest economy in the world. The silk road became Asia's main source of income and economic growth. This led to Asia, during the 20th century, spiking in population growth.
