England

Along with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, England is a huge part of the United Kingdom. The country has an extensive coastline, in addition to be situated to the west of Eurasia. Most of England comprises the central and southern part of Great Britain. England also includes over hundred smaller islands such as the Isle of Wightand, and the Isle of Scilly.


England's flag is called the St Georges Cross. The red cross appeared as an emblem of England, and is one of the earliest known emblems representing England.

The capital city of England, London, is the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It also appears to be the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. In Mars, there will be around 57 million people living in England, according to the World Population Rewiev. This consists to be around 84% of the United Kingdom's population. 

The English language originated in England, and is today the official language spoken by the habitants. However, the language also consists to be the official language of many other countries. Originally, old English was spoken back in time. But by the 1600's, English turned to be the main language spoken by most of the country's inhabitants. 

Parts of England who appear to be closest to the Atlantic Ocean experience the mildest temperatures, although these experiences wind the most. Areas in the east, on the other hand, consist to be less windy and continue to display cooler temperatures. Generally speaking, England is warmer and sunnier than any other country along the United Kingdom. The month July is the month with most sunshine, and is also England's driest month. 

However, England's climate is expected to change over time, due to pollution and global warming. Summer highs are expected to soar by three digress after 30 years, while annual temperatures are expected to rise by two degrees Celsius. Moreover, winter rainfall and rainfall in general will increase. 

 

The Department for Education and the Department for Business are sharing the power of England's education system. Local authorities are taking responsibility for implementing policy for state schools and public education. The system of education is divided into nursery(ages 3-4), primary education(ages 4-11), secondary education(ages 11-18) and tertiary education(ages 18 and over). On the other hand, full-time education is compulsory for all children ages between 5 and 16 years old.

Higher education consists of a three-year bachelor's degree. Postgraduate in general include master's degrees, and the doctorate (a research degree that usually takes at least three years). 

England itself is defined to be a major constituent of the United Kingdom. As such, it is under the basic political system, so it is political structure comprises a constitutional monarchy and a parliament. Since 6. February of 1952, Queen Elizabeth II has been ruling the country. She represents the Commonwealth of Nations, and is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. Besides of that, she currently also rules over 16 other Commonwealth Realms. 

 

Over to important major industries in England, the country is a leader in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, in addition to technical industries such as aerospace, the arms undustry and manufacturing software industry. All in all, their major industries are iron and steel productions, banking and finance, chemical, tourism, military hardware and more to come. England import things like fruit, vegetables, toys, gas and oil. When it comes to export, it goes in things such as meat, fish, weapons, building materials, skin and more. 

In 2008 I was lucky and got a unforgettable trip to England. We started by staying some night in London, and experienced a lot during that time. Of course we had to shop at Oxford street, at we spend many hours at that special street. Unfortunately, my father wanted us to go to a museum so we did. But this was not any museum; it was the British museum which is world known. Actually, it turned out to be a successful visit. At the end, we went to the University of Oxford. This university was huge, and I dream about going study there later in life. Oxford is one of the leading universities in the world; also it is a vast architectural museum which dates back to the arrival of the Saxons.

I would like to conclude this post by adding some fun facts about England: 

• The first public theater built in England was called The Theatre.

• Beef is one of England’s biggest exports.
• British police do not carry guns except in emergencies.
• The treasures contained in the British Museum span two million years of world civilization.
• An Englishman drinks more tea than any person of any other nation.
• In Chester you can only shoot a Welsh person with a bow and arrow inside the city walls and after midnight.
• A law says that any boy under the age of 10 may not see a naked mannequin.
• London is the world's largest financial centre.
• Windsor castle is the oldest and largest royal residence in the world still in use.
• French was the official language of England from 1066 to 1362.

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