About EnglandBy Ivan Georgiana Madalina

Where is England?

Map of England

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A Few Facts About EnglandEngland is part of the United Kingdom

which is made up of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

England is part of the European Union.The capital of England is London.The money used is called the pound.The population of England is 60,776,238.The language spoken is English.

Let’s visit some important cities in England.

London is the most famous city in England.

St. Paul's Cathedral Big Ben and Westminster HallWestminster Abbey

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Oxford Cambridge

Oxford University and the University of Cambridge are both famous around the world.

Famous authors - Beatrix Potter, Roald Dahl and J.K. Rowling

William Shakespeare - famous for writing plays

Queen Elizabeth and the royal family

The Beatles -famous singing group who became popular in the 1960s

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Famous people

What English Kids DoEnglish kids like to play football, cricket, tennis and netball.Many kids belong to clubs like scouts, judo, karate and church clubs.Kids also like to skateboard, watch TV, ride bicycles and play computer games. Kids in the cities spend time in the many museums.

Famous Sights in England

Big Ben ClockWestminster AbbeyTower of LondonLondon EyeTrafalgar Square

Famous Places and Castles

Buckingham PalaceWindsor CastleDover Castle

Liverpool

Manchester

English Culture and Life

England has a royal family and some of the most interesting customs in England center around the royal events.

What the English Like to EatFish and chipsTea and biscuits