Basic Facts About England

Here are some necessary, basic facts about England that you may find interesting! 

• England is a part of the United Kingdom.

               

• London is England's capital and largest city
• England has an area of 130 396 km2
• In 2011 England's population was about 53 millions 
• More than 83% of all the people in the UK lives in England
• The pound sterling, also known as just the pound is England's official currency 

               

• The country borders to Scotland in the north, and Wales in the west
• North west of England you can find the The Irish Sea, and to the south west you find the Celtic Sea
• England includes more than 100 different island, such as the Isle of Wight 

                 

• In England they talk both English and Cornish 
• A constitutional monarchy and parliamentary system are England's basic political system 
• Elizabeth II is the queen of England  

                 

• England's flag is red and white

             

-Frida