England - Wikipedia
WEBEngland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. [6] It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers approximately 62%, and over 100 smaller adjacent islands.
England | History, Map, Flag, Population, Cities, & Facts
WEB4 days ago · England, predominant constituent unit of the United Kingdom, occupying more than half of the island of Great Britain. Outside the British Isles, England is often erroneously considered synonymous with the island of Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and even with the entire United Kingdom. …
United Kingdom - National Geographic Kids
WEBFAST FACTS. OFFICIAL NAME: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Parliamentary democracy within a constitutional monarchy. CAPITAL: London. POPULATION:...
United Kingdom - Wikipedia
WEBThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, [ m ] is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. [ 21 ][ 22 ] It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. [ n ][ 23 ] The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern ...
United Kingdom | History, Population, Map, Flag, Capital, & Facts
WEB2 days ago · United Kingdom, island country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. It comprises the whole of the island of Great Britain—which contains England, Wales, and Scotland—as well as the northern portion …
England profile - Overview - BBC News
WEBJun 15, 2017 · England is the largest constituent part of the United Kingdom, and accounts for 83 per cent of its population and most of its economic activity. Issues affecting the United Kingdom as a...
England - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBEngland is the largest part of the island of Great Britain, and it is also the largest constituent country of the United Kingdom. Scotland and Wales are also part of Great Britain (and the UK), Scotland to the north and Wales to the west.
History of England - Wikipedia
WEBEngland has been continuously inhabited since the last Ice Age ended around 9000 BC, the beginning of the Middle Stone Age, or Mesolithic era. Rising sea-levels cut off Britain from the continent for the last time around 6500 BC.
England - Culture, Traditions, Heritage | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Historically, England was a very homogeneous country and developed coherent traditions, but, especially as the British Empire expanded and the country absorbed peoples from throughout the globe, English culture has been accented with diverse contributions from Afro-Caribbeans, Asians, Muslims, and other immigrant groups.
England Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBApr 24, 2023 · England, a country that constitutes the central and southern parts of the United Kingdom, shares its northern border with Scotland and its western border with Wales. The North Sea and the English Channel lie to the east and south, respectively, while the Irish Sea lies between England and Ireland.