General Facts and Geography
England, the largest component of Great Britain, covers an area of 130,000 km². It is a constitutional monarchy with a population of approximately 56 million people.
Key points:
- Official language: British English
- Capital: London
- National Day: April 23rd St.George′sDay
- England Einwohner: Approximately 56 million
The country is divided into several regions, including North East England, North West England, Yorkshire & the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South West England, South East England, and Greater London.
Highlight: London, the capital, is the most populous city with over 14 million inhabitants.
Major cities include:
- Birmingham Wolverhampton: 2,938,973 inhabitants
- Leeds Bradford: 2,128,760 inhabitants
- Liverpool Birkenhead: 1,652,158 inhabitants
- Glasgow: 1,649,240 inhabitants
Geographical features:
- Highest peak: Scafell Pike 978m
- Longest rivers: Severn 354km and Thames 346km
England Sehenswürdigkeiten Famoussights:
- Buckingham Palace
- Westminster Abbey
- Stonehenge
- Big Ben
- The London Eye
- The Tower Bridge
Fun fact: The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, offering panoramic views of the city.