Why do stowaways who want to enter Britain cross the English Channel?

As we all know, Britain is an island country surrounded by the sea. If you want to go to Britain by plane or by boat, it is naturally unrealistic to fly into Britain if it is illegal, and the English Channel is the shortest route from France to Britain, so most stowaways who enter Britain will choose to cross the English Channel.

1. About the English Channel The English Channel lies between Britain and France. Dover, England and Calais, France face each other across the sea. The strait is 560 kilometers long and connects the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. The widest point180km, and the narrowest point is only 34km. Many people have successfully swam across the Strait, and the two sides are almost within reach. As a transportation hub between the European continent and Britain, the sea traffic is very busy. The Channel Cross-Harbour Tunnel was opened at 1994, connecting Britain and France. Therefore, the English Channel has an important strategic position between Britain and France and even the whole European region.

Second, why is it common to sneak into Britain? Britain once ruled the world for a long time. Although it can't catch up with the developed United States in today's society, its per capita GDP has reached more than 40 thousand dollars, which shows its strong economy. Therefore, people's living standards are high, social welfare is good, and the security system is perfect. They can enjoy various state subsidies until they die. At the same time, there are also famous universities such as Oxford University and Cambridge University, and the overall education mechanism is relatively perfect and developed. So naturally, many people from poor and backward countries will try their best to sneak into Britain.

After all, smuggling is not a legal act, and no matter what kind of smuggling, there are great risks, and even life will be lost. Besides, life abroad is not as comfortable as you think. It is the right way to improve yourself, help build the country and change your original living environment.