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 England
covers an area of approximately 129,720 sq km (50,085 sq miles). It has a
population of around 52 million people. The capital city is London and the
language spoken is English.
England is a parliamentary
democracy and the Prime Minister is Gordon Brown, but the head of State is Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2nd. The official religion is the Church of England, but
today, England is a multi-cultural society.
Getting Around
Public transport in England is
generally of a high standard, but can be expensive. Buses or coaches are the
cheapest but slowest way to get around. England has an impressive rail network
which includes lots of beautiful lines through sparsely populated country. Fast
intercity trains make air travel unnecessary, but it is an option if you need to
get from one end of the country to the other quickly. Car hire is well worth
considering if you want to explore some of the remoter towns and villages at
your own pace, but in London a car is an expensive liability. Taxis are
plentiful in London and most major cities.
Principal cities
Include, Birmingham, the second-largest city, after London, Manchester and Liverpool
Currency.
The currency in the UK is pounds sterling (£). One pound is equal to 100pence (p).
Coins come as 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p and £1. Notes come as £5.00, £10.00, £20.00 and £50.00
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