National Symbol and flag
England is 74 times smaller than the USA,
59 times smaller than Australia and
3 times smaller than Japan.
England is in north-west Europe and is in the southern part of Great Britain. It is an island country and also part of the United Kingdom (UK) .
England is the largest country in Great Britain and the UK. It is sometimes, wrongly, used in reference to the whole United Kingdom, the entire island of Great Britain, or indeed the British Isles. This is not only incorrect but can cause offence to people from other parts of the UK. (Nationality of the British people).
Nearly 84% of the population of the UK lives in England, mainly in the major cities and metropolitan areas.
England has not had a separate political identity since 1707, when Great Britain was established as a political entity. There is no government or parliament just for England.
England is only 35 km from France and is now linked by a tunnel under the English Channel.
The south of England is mostly low-lying land, with hills and agricultural land and the north of England is mostly covered in moorland and mountains.
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The author of the Harry Potter books, JK Rowling, was born in Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England.
Why and How does England dominate the UK?
Find out what England is famous for
English Stereotypes
English Symbols
Country Facts
Motto: |
Dieu et mon droit (God and my right) |
Flag: |
Cross of St George |
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Geographic coordinates: |
54 00 N, 2 00 W |
Area: |
129,720 sq km
50,085 sq miles
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Population: |
49,561,800 (2002) |
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Climate: |
Temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current
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Capital City: |
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Major Cities: |
Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield |
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Highest point: |
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Lowest Point: |
The Fens, 4.6 metres (15 feet) below sea level |
Longest river: |
Thames (346 km)
The Severn is officially Britain's longest river as it flows through both Wales and England. |
Largest Lake: |
Windermere (14.7 sq km) |
Highest Waterfall: |
Cauldron Snout (Cumbria) 60 metres (200 feet) high |
Tallest Building: |
1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf (London), 245 metres (800 feet) high |
The busiest airport: |
London Heathrow, with 53.8 million passengers. |
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Why does England dominate the UK?
What is Great Britain?
Is Britain the same as Great Britain?
Which countries are in Great Britain?
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Where is the UK?
What countries make up the UK?
What is the official title (name) of the UK?
Why is the whole of Ireland not part of the UK?
How and why was the UK formed?
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What are the British Isles?
Find out about the British Isles
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