Capital: London
Area: 243 000km2
Population: 63,2 millions
Population density/km2: 260
EU member since 1973
National anthem: God Save The Queen
- Flowers are the national symbol for the countries of the United Kingdon. England's symbol is the rose, Scotland has the Thistle and Wales has the daffodil and the leek.
- The first passenger railway in the world was built in England between Manchester and Liverpool.
- 2/3 of the British media belong to American and Australian groups.
- The largest shopping centre in Europe, Harrod's, is in London. There, you can buy the most extensive range of items. Originally, the store was specialised in fruit and vegetables.
- 80% of the population is English, 9% Scottish, 5% Welsh and 3% Irish.
- The United Kingdom is undergoing a process of regionalisation with Scottish and Welsh parliaments.
England is the heart of Great Britain with great places like London, Manchester and Oxford. It is also the best spot for a mix of ancient history, English lifestyle and new adventures. Whether you visit the beaches in Newquay, the hills of Yorkshire, the shops in Notting Hill or the music scene in Liverpool, you are guaranteed a great journey around the green island.
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