England is a country that forms part of the United Kingdom and the British Isles. The country has an estimated population of roughly 60 million people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
England is widely known for two dominant factors; the growth of heavy industry that the country enjoyed during the late 19th century industrial revolution, and the long line of royal tradition and history that is the envy of many countries in the rest of the world.
England does not have the best rail system in Europe, but it has some of the most widely used airports in the world with Heathrow seeing millions of people flock through its terminals each year. There are airports, large and small, dotted around the country – making travel in and around the country fairly easy.
The capital of England is London, which has a population of seven million people. The city is visited by thousands of tourists each year and has been described as one of the most romantic cities in the world to visit. The city is also the seat of the UK government and the home of the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. Buckingham Palace is the residence of Queen Elizabeth II when in London.
England has a very proud sporting history and tradition and the football and cricket teams are said to have the most loyal following of fans in the whole world. They regularly travel around the globe watching their teams compete in major competitions.
England is also known for the beautiful countryside that graces many of the country’s counties and it is also home to some of the greatest architecture and art in the world.