England contains almost 84% of the UK population. It shares land borders with Wales to the west and Scotland to the north-northwest. The Irish Sea lies west of England and the Celtic Sea lies to the southwest.
England is separated from continental Europe by the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south.
The country covers five-eighths of the island of Great Britain, which lies in the North Atlantic, and includes over 100 smaller islands, such as the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight.
The capital city of England is London, which is also the biggest city in the country.
Other large cities are Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Bristol, Nottingham and Liverpool.
The longest river in England is the River Severn. Other large rivers are the Thames (which runs through London), the Trent and the Humber.
The English language, today spoken by hundreds of millions of people around the world comes from England.
This green and pleasant land, England continues to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world (especially since post-Brexit, the pound has weakened and the country has become cheaper to visit).
Facts and Information :- England
| Flag | Cross of St George |
| National Day | 23rd April - St George's Day |
| Area | 50,301 square miles |
| Population | 55,619,400 (2017 estimate) |
| National language | English |
| Regional languages | Cornish |
| Capital City | London |
| Climate | Temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current |
| Currency | Pound sterling (£) |
| Government | Part of a constitutional monarchy Monarch : Elizabeth II |
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