Introduction

England is everything from cozy countryside with rolling hills to metropolitan memories in London, Manchester, Birmingham and other of the country's exciting urban areas. And with quite short distances, it is easy to get around and visit the many sights that are found all over the country.

London is the first destination for many England travelers and the English capital is one of Europe's largest cities. London was for many years also the capital of an empire where the sun never set, and it is seen in many places in the city such as the British Museum with fantastic collections. St Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and much more await as well.

The provincial cities and towns of England are each interesting to visit and have a lot to offer. There are cities with a great maritime and industrial history, and there are cities where you can see splendid cathedrals, beautiful city spaces and beach resorts. In short, something for everyone.

A drive through the countryside and landscapes of England is a drive in lovely scenery. Dover's white cliffs, Brighton's beaches, the rugged cliffs of Cornwall and the mountains and lakes of the Lake District are just some of the unforgettable places that await everywhere in England.

Biggest cities
  • London: 9,787,426
  • Manchester: 2,553,379
  • Birmingham: 2,440,986
  • Leeds-Bradford: 1,777,934
  • Liverpool: 864,122
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Holidays
  • January 1: New Year's Day
  • Date varies: Good Friday
  • Date varies: Easter Day
  • Date varies: Easter Monday
  • First Monday in May: May Day
  • Last Monday in May: Spring
  • December 25: Christmas Day
  • December 26: Boxing Day
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London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Practical info
  • Official Name: England
  • Capital: London
  • National anthem: Good save the Queen
  • Language: English
  • Population (2011): 53,012,456
  • Primary Religion: Christianity
  • Currency: British Pounds (GBP)
  • Drives in: Left side
  • Domain: .uk
  • Phone code: +44
  • Time Zone: GMT (UTC + 0)
  • Power and plugs: 230 V / 50 Hz, plug type G
Geography
  • Area: 130,279 km² / 50,301 sq mi
  • Highest point: Scafell Pike 978 m / 3,209 feet
  • Longest river: Severn 345 km / 214 mi
  • Largest lake: Windermere 15 km² / 5.8 sq mi
  • Largest island: Great Britain 216,777 km² / 83,698 sq mi
  • Boundaries: North: Scotland. South: The English Channel. East: North East . West: Wales, Irish Sea, Celtic Sea.
Celebrities
  • Richard I Lionheart: King, 1157-1199
  • Thomas Wolsey: Cardinal, 1473-1530
  • Henry VIII: King, 1491-1547
  • William Tyndale: Theologian, 1494-1536
  • Elizabeth I: Queen, 1533-1603
  • Francis Drake: Explorer, 1540-1596
  • Walter Raleigh: Aristocrat, 1554-1618
  • William Shakespeare: Poet and Author, 1564-1616
  • Oliver Crowell: Politician, 1599-1658
  • Isaac Newton: Physicist, 1642-1727
  • Thomas Gainsborough: Painter, 1727-1788
  • James Cook: Explorer, 1728-1779
  • William Blake: Artist, 1757-1827
  • Horatio Nelson: Admiral, 1758-1805
  • Arthur Wellesley: Politician and Military Man, 1769-1852
  • George Stephenson: Engineer, 1781-1848
  • Charles Babbage: Inventor, 1791-1871
  • Isambard Kingdom Brunel: Engineer, 1806-1859
  • Charles Darwin: Naturalist and Geologist, 1809-1882
  • Charles Dickens: Author, 1812-1870
  • Victoria: Queen, 1819-1901
  • Florence Nightingale: Social reformer 1820-1910
  • William Booth: Preacher, 1829-1912
  • Robert Baden-Powell: Scout, 1847-1941
  • Winston Churchill: Politician, 1874-1965
  • Bernhard Montgomery: Field Marshal, 1887-1976
  • Charlie Chaplin: Comedian and Filmmaker, 1889-1977
  • John Ronald Reuel Tolkien: Author, 1892-1973
  • Cary Grant: Actor, 1904-1986
  • Alan Turing: Mathematician, 1912-1954
  • Peter Sellers: Actor, 1925-1980
  • Margaret Thatcher: Politician, 1925-2013
  • Elizabeth II: Queen, 1926-
  • David Attenborough: Naturalist, 1926-
  • Roger Moore: Actor, 1927-2017
  • John Lennon: Musician, 1940-1980
  • Cliff Richard: Musician, 1940-
  • Stephen Hawking: Physicist, 1942-2018
  • David Bowie: Musician, 1947-2016
  • Richard Branson: Businessman, 1950-
  • Rowan Atkinson: Actor and Engineer, 1955-
  • Nick Faldo: Golfer, 1957-
  • Gary Lineker: Football Player, 1960-
  • Diana: Princess, 1961-1997
  • Joanne Rowling: Author, 1965-
  • Robbie Williams: Musician, 1974-
  • David Beckham: Football Player, 1975-