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England

History

The Kingdom of England emerged as a unified political state.
The Norman Conquest reshaped English law, language and landholding.
Magna Carta became a landmark in the development of constitutional limits.
The Laws in Wales Acts integrated Wales into the English legal system.
The Acts of Union joined England and Scotland into Great Britain.
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CapitalLondon
Population57M
Area130,279 km2
CurrencyBritish pound

Short facts

RegionBritish Isles
LanguageEnglish
Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • London: Museums, royal landmarks, theatre, food and major event venues.
  • University cities: Oxford and Cambridge anchor historic colleges, rivers and compact old towns.
  • Coast and countryside: From Cornwall and the Lake District to the Yorkshire coast and Cotswolds.

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Planning questions

What is England known for?London, Premier League football, historic university cities and countryside routes.
What is the capital?London.
Which language is useful?English.

Upcoming events

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Food & drink

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Known for

Londonfootballhistoric universitiescoastcountryside
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