England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers about 62%, and more than 100 smaller adjacent islands. It shares a land border with Scotland to the north and another land border with Wales to the west, and is otherwise surrounded by the North Sea to the east, the English Channel to the …
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers about 62%, and more than 100 smaller adjacent islands. It shares a land border with Scotland to the north and another land border with Wales to the west, and is otherwise surrounded by the North Sea to the east, the English Channel to the south, the Celtic Sea to the south-west, and the Irish Sea to the west. Continental Europe lies to the south-east, and Ireland to the west. At the 2021 census, the population was 56,490,048. London is both the largest city and the capital.
Government: Direct rule by the UK Government with some sub-regional devolution within a parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Currency: Pound sterling (GBP; £)
Calling code: +44
Capital and largest city: London
National language: English
Regional languages: Cornish
Ethnic groups (2021): 81.0% White · 9.6% Asian · 4.2% Black · 3.0% Mixed · 2.2% other
AdWith Free SouthWestEngland Itineraries, Guides, Routes, Maps, Audio Guides and More. Create Your Personal Travel Guide to SouthWestEngland. Itineraries, Maps & Attractions.
AdFind the best tours, tickets, trips & more. Compare prices and book online on Tripadvisor. Full refund available up to 24 hours before your tour date. Quick & easy purchase process.
Amenities: Free WiFi, Swimming Pool, Free Breakfast
Save
Share
More