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LECTURE 1
England (from A Study Of The Country England
http://www.england.org.za/)
1. Geography.
2. Governance.
3. The English culture
4. Toponymy.
5. England’s flag
6. National Song Of England.
Flag derived from St George's Cross
Anthem Various
Predominantly "God Save the Queen"
Capital
and largest city London
National language English
Regional languages Cornish
Demonym English
Sovereign state United Kingdom
History
- Anglo-Saxon settlement 5th–6th century
- Unification 10th century
- Union with Scotland 1 May 1707
Area
- Total 130,395 km2
50,346 sq mi
Population
- 2011 census 53,012,456
Currency Pound sterling (GBP)
Geography. England is the most populous and significant country of
the United Kingdom with over 51 million residents. It includes over 100
smaller islands, such as the Isle of Wight, in addition to its mainland. It is
bordered by Scotland, Wales, the Celtic Sea, the North Sea and the English
Channel.
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