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England

England is the largest and the most populous of the four countries, which form the United Kingdom of Great Britain.

England is the largest and the most populous of the four countries, which form the United Kingdom of Great Britain. It covers an area of approx 130,000 km² occupying the south-eastern portion of the island of Great Britain.... Read more below

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The English language is spoken by millions of people around the world. It originated as the language of England, where it remains the principal tongue today.

The local currency is the British Pound.

When "England" was invaded by Julius Caesar in 55 BC, and then again the next century by the Emperor Claudius, it was inhabited by Celtic tribes collectively called "Britons." The whole southern part of the island (roughly corresponding to modern day England and Wales) became a part of the Roman Empire until finally abandoned early in the 5th century. Unaided by Roman legions, Roman Britannia could not resist the Germanic tribes who arrived in the 5th and 6th centuries, pushing the Britons back into modern-day Wales, Cumbria and Cornwall. The invaders fell into three main groups: the Jutes, the Saxons, and the Angles. Real unity came as a response to the Danish Viking incursions, which occupied the eastern half of "England" in the 8th century. In 1066 Duke William of Normandy killed the last Saxon King at the Battle of Hastings and took control of the country.

The history of England as an independent country stretches on through the Middle Ages to the reign of Elizabeth I. Elizabeth's successor, James I was already king of Scotland, and this personal union of the two crowns was followed a century later by the Act of Union 1707 which finally joined England and Scotland into the present-day United Kingdom.

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Regional Geography

England comprises most of the southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain, plus offshore islands of which the largest is the Isle of Wight. It is bordered to the north by Scotland and to the west by Wales. Most of England consists of rolling hills, but it is more mountainous in the north, where the Pennines divide the east and west. There is also an area of flat, low-lying marshland in the east, much of which has been drained for agricultural use. Major rivers are the Thames, the Severn & the Tyne.

Agriculture is intensive, highly mechanised, and efficient.

England is closer to continental Europe than any other part of mainland Britain, divided from France by the English Channel only 33 km (21 mile) away.

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Regional delicacies

Bangers & Mash - sausages with mashed potato. The term "bangers" is attributed to the fact that sausages, particularly the kind made during World War II under rationing, were made with water so they were more likely to explode under high heat if not cooked carefully !

Bubble & Squeak - mashed potato fried with cabbage. The dish is so named because it makes bubbling and squeaking sounds during the cooking process.

Full English breakfast - Bacon, sausage, egg, mushroom, fried bread, tomato. Yummy.

Lancashire Hot pot - meat and potatoes made into a stew. Local variations of this can be found around the country.

Ploughman's lunch - cheese bread and pickles, commonly eaten mid day, and traditionally taken into the fields by farm workers.

Yorkshire pudding - is not a pudding at all, but a savoury batter to have with a roast dinner.

Scones - a cake served with clotted cream and jam and served with afternoon tea.

Cup of Tea - there is nothing more 'English' than a cup of tea !

Beer - Beer has been brewed in England for hundreds of years. Already well established when the Romans invaded in AD 43. Different types of beer include Bitter, Mild, Brown Ale, Stout, Pale Ale & Lager.

Gin, Whisky & Vodka are also produced in England

Wine - Britain has over 300 wine producers.

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Map of England

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Regional Points of interest

If you have some extra time whilst you are on your holidays, you can explore some of our magnificent 'must see' places in England. London has so many visitor attractions you could not be bored if you tried ! From Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the Tower of London. Watch the changing of the guards or visit the National Gallery, or simply spend your day having a picnic in Hyde Park.

Further afield you could visit the Lake District. The largest National Park in England boasting plentiful mountains and the country's highest peak at Scafell Pike.

Dartmoor is located in Southern England and is a vast expanse of wilderness. Perfect for hikers and horse riding.

The Cotswolds is the largest area of outstanding natural beauty in England. Chocolate box cottages, and great walking country.

Northumbrian Castles are symbols of the countries turbulent past. Medieval fortresses and gardens.

Oxford is a stunning old university town. Famed for its beautiful architecture and lively social gatherings. Not forgetting the 'Boat Race'.

Stonehenge. One of the wonders of the world, and the best known prehistoric monument in Europe. With its brand new visitor centre, this English Heritage site is well worth a visit.

Hadrians Wall remains one of the most visited sites in the country. With museums and visitor centres along this 84 mile monument, you can imagine yourself back in Roman times quite easily.

Bath has one of England's' most elegant Georgian terraces, and of course the famous Roman Baths.

The Eden Project is based in Cornwall. A great family day out where you can explore the worlds' largest 'indoor' rain forest !

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