England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is located on the island of Great Britain of which it covers over 62%, and over 100 small adjacent islands. It has land borders with Scotland to the north, and Wales to the west and is otherwise surrounded by the North Sea and the English Channel to the south, the Celtic Sea to the southwest and the Irish Sea to the west.
The country now called England was first inhabited by modern humans during the Upper Paleolithic. This name was derived from the Angles, a Germanic tribe who settled during the 5th and 6th centuries. In the 10th century, England became a unified country and has had a significant impact on the wider world since the Age of Discovery which began during the 15th century. The Kingdom of England became cemented when it merged with Wales in 1535 and Scotland in 1707.
It is in England where the English language originated and the English legal system which has influenced the common law system in many countries. Also the birth of the Anglican church and the Industrial Revolution. This country has had a glorious history of colonising several countries albeit of far greater size and in many cases diverse cultures. The British Empire has spread its influence on every continent. The royal family still wield strong influences in many countries today even though quite a number are now independent.
England's population numbers about 57.1 million in this 51,325 square mile territory. English is the main language with Cornish spoken in the regional areas. About 75% of English residents identify as White and over 51% calling themselves Christian.
The economy of England is the largest part of the UK economy. It is the leader in chemical and pharmaceutical sectors and in key technical industries, particularly in aerospace, the arms industry an in the software industry. London, the capital and largest city, is home to the London Stock Exchange-- the largest in Europe. The GDP of England stands at 1.9 trillion British pounds.
The country now called England was first inhabited by modern humans during the Upper Paleolithic. This name was derived from the Angles, a Germanic tribe who settled during the 5th and 6th centuries. In the 10th century, England became a unified country and has had a significant impact on the wider world since the Age of Discovery which began during the 15th century. The Kingdom of England became cemented when it merged with Wales in 1535 and Scotland in 1707.
It is in England where the English language originated and the English legal system which has influenced the common law system in many countries. Also the birth of the Anglican church and the Industrial Revolution. This country has had a glorious history of colonising several countries albeit of far greater size and in many cases diverse cultures. The British Empire has spread its influence on every continent. The royal family still wield strong influences in many countries today even though quite a number are now independent.
England's population numbers about 57.1 million in this 51,325 square mile territory. English is the main language with Cornish spoken in the regional areas. About 75% of English residents identify as White and over 51% calling themselves Christian.
The economy of England is the largest part of the UK economy. It is the leader in chemical and pharmaceutical sectors and in key technical industries, particularly in aerospace, the arms industry an in the software industry. London, the capital and largest city, is home to the London Stock Exchange-- the largest in Europe. The GDP of England stands at 1.9 trillion British pounds.