Surface: England has an area 130,395 sq km.
Population: England has an approximate population of 50,690,000. Caucasians are the dominant ethnic group with growing minorities such as South Asians, Chinese, African-Americans etc.
System of government: England has parliamentary democracy.
Capital: London is the capital of England and has a population of 9,200,000
Religion: A majority of the people follow Christianity, though the minority religions of Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism also exist.
Official Language: English is the official language of England.
Government: England has parliamentary democracy.
Climate: England has a temperate climate with plenty of rainfall throughout the year.
Units of measure and electricity: England follows the Imperial system of measurement and the official electrical unit is 230 V, 50 Hz.
Time Zone: England’s standard local time has no GMT offset.
Currency: Pound Sterling (1 € = 0.6832 GBP).
Travel documents required: Tourists are required to have a visa for entering England.
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| Economy |
England has the second largest economy in Europe. It follows the Anglo-Saxon economic model. Key industries of England’s economy are aerospace, arms industry and the manufacturing side of the software industry.
England is one of the most expensive places in Europe. A mid-range meal would cost £10–20 whereas a mid-range accommodation would cost £30–50. London is more expensive compared to other places in England. |
