The South East of England is the third largest region, known for its countryside and prosperous economy. It has over 8.5 million residents and major airports. The counties include Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, and Isle of Wight. There are many historic sites, national parks, universities like Oxford and Cambridge, and annual sporting events held in the region. Popular tourist destinations include Oxford, Windsor Castle, Hastings, Canterbury Cathedral, and Eton Dorney rowing lake.