England information

England, one of the countries of the United Kingdom

England is one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom. Its territory geographically comprises the central and southern part of Great Britain, an island that is shared by Scotland and Wales. The country also includes over 100 smaller islands such as the Island of Scilly and the Island of Wight.

According to the Europe map, the country is situated off the Northwest coast of Europe with a total area of 130,395 km2 (50,346 sq mi).

The boundaries of England

The boundaries of England are: On the north by Scotland,  on the west by Wales, on the northwest by the Irish sea, on southwest by the Celtic Sea, on the east by the North Sea and on the south by the English Channel. Find the map of England.

The Geography of England

The Geography of England consists of hills and plains, especially in central and southern England. In the north, it counts with a chain of mountains, the Pennines, known as the “backbone of England” that divide east and west, and Midlands are the Lake District, North York Moors and the Peak District. The dividing line between terrain types is often indicated by the Tees Exe line. South of that line, there are larger areas of plains, including East Anglia and the Fens, although hilly areas are the Cotswolds, Chilterns and the North and South Downs.

The largest natural port of England is in Poole, in the south-central coast. Sometimes it is considered as the second largest port in the world after Sydney, Australia. 

The Capital city of England

The Capital city of England is London, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom and the largest urban zone in the European Union, London is a leading global city and one of the principal centers of international business with a large strength in the arts, commerce, education, finance, healthcare, research and development, etc. London properties and the Real State of the city are often driven by Wall Street that supports its economic development.