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'''England''' is a [[country]] that is [[Countries of the United Kingdom|part of]] the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>[http://www.statistics.gov.uk/geography/uk_countries.asp The Countries of the UK] statistics.gov.uk. Retrieved 10 October, 2008.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/Page823.asp|title=Countries within a country|accessdate=2007-09-10|work=10 Downing Street|quote=The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iso.org/iso/newsletter_i-9.pdf|title=ISO 3166-2 Newsletter Date: 2007-11-28 No I-9. "Changes in the list of subdivision names and code elements" (Page 11)|accessdate=2008-05-31|work=[[International Organisation for Standardisation]] codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions -- Part 2: Country subdivision codes|quote=ENG England ''country''|format=PDF}}</ref> Its 51,092,000<ref name="Population" /> inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population,<ref name="statsnugget6">{{cite web|url=http://www.statistics.gov.uk/CCI/nugget.asp?ID=6|title=Population Estimates|work=National Statistics|publisher=Office for National Statistics|accessdate=2009-06-05}}</ref> while its mainland territory occupies most of the southern two-thirds of the island of [[Great Britain]]. England is bordered by [[Scotland]] to the north, [[Wales]] to the west and the [[North Sea]], [[Irish Sea]], [[Celtic Sea]], [[Bristol Channel]] and [[English Channel]]. The [[Capital (political)|capital]] is [[London]], the largest metropolitan area in Great Britain, and the largest urban zone in the [[European Union]] by many measures.<ref group="note">The official definition of LUZ (Larger Urban Zone) is used by the European Statistical Agency ([[Eurostat]]) when describing [[conurbation]]s and areas of high population. This definition ranks London highest, above Paris (see [[Larger Urban Zones (LUZ) in the European Union]]); and a ranking of population within municipal boundaries also puts London on top (see [[Largest cities of the European Union by population within city limits]]). However, research by the [[University of Avignon]] in France ranks Paris first and London second when including the whole urban area and [[hinterland]], that is the outlying cities as well (see [[Largest urban areas of the European Union]]).</ref> |
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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to England: |
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Revision as of 19:39, 16 July 2009
- For an alphabetical index of this subject, see the Index of England-related articles.
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.[1][2][3] Its 51,092,000[4] inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population,[5] while its mainland territory occupies most of the southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain. England is bordered by Scotland to the north, Wales to the west and the North Sea, Irish Sea, Celtic Sea, Bristol Channel and English Channel. The capital is London, the largest metropolitan area in Great Britain, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by many measures.[note 1]
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to England:
General reference
- Pronunciation:
- Etymology of "England"
- Common English country name(s): England
- Official English country name(s): of England
- Common endonym(s):
- Official endonym(s):
- Adjectival(s): English
- Demonym(s): English
Geography of England
- Main article: Geography of England
- England is: a constituent country of the United Kingdom. See Countries of the United Kingdom.
- Location
- Atlantic Ocean
- Northern Hemisphere, on the Prime Meridian
- Eurasia (but not on the mainland)
- Europe
- Northern Europe and Western Europe
- British Isles
- Great Britain (the southern two-thirds of the island)
- British Isles
- Northern Europe and Western Europe
- Europe
- Extreme points of England
- Population of England:
- Area of England:
- Places in England
- Atlas of England
Environment of England
- Climate of England
- Ecology of England
- Geology of England
- Protected areas of England
- Wildlife of England
Natural geographic features of England
- Main article: Landforms of England
- Estuaries in England
- Fjords of England
- Glaciers of England
- Islands of England
- Lakes of England
- Mountains and hills of England
- Rivers of England
- Valleys of England
- World Heritage Sites in England
Regions of England
Ecoregions of England
- Main article: Ecoregions in England
Administrative divisions of England
- Main article: Administrative divisions of England
Counties of England
Districts of England
Civil parishes of England
Unitary authorities of England
Municipalities of England
- Capital of England: Capital of England
- Cities in England
- Towns in England
Demography of England
- Main article: Demographics of England
Government and politics of England
- Main article: Government of England and Politics of England
- Form of government: none.
- England is under the full jurisdiction of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the UK government.
- England is the only country of the UK that doesn't have its own (devolved) government.
- Capital of England: London
Law and order in England
- Capital punishment in England: none
- Courts of England and Wales
- Human rights in England: same as for the UK
- Freedom of religion in England
- LGBT rights in England: same as for the UK
- Law enforcement in England
- Prison population of England and Wales
- Rights of way in England and Wales
Military of England
- Main article: Military of England
- England does not have its own military. See British Armed Forces.
- Military history of England
Local government in England
History of England
- Battles between Scotland and England
- British Invasion
- Kingdom of England
- Norman conquest of England
- Wars involving England and France
By period
- Prehistoric Britain
- Roman Britain
- Anglo-Saxon England
- Anglo-Norman England
- House of Plantagenet
- House of Lancaster
- House of York
- House of Tudor
- House of Stuart
- The Protectorate
- Commonwealth of England
- Stuart Restoration
- Glorious Revolution
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
By region
By subject
- History of the Church of England
- History of education in England
- History of the Jews in England
- History of local government in England
- Military history of England
Culture of England
- Main article: Culture of England
- Architecture of England
- Cuisine of England
- Cultural icons of England
- Ethnic minorities in England
- Gardens in England
- Festivals in England
- Humour in England
- Languages of England
- Marriage in England
- Media in England
- Museums in England
- National symbols of England
- People of England
- Prostitution in England
- Public holidays in England
- Records of England
- Religion in England
- World Heritage Sites in England
Art in England
- Cinema of England
- Comedy in England
- Literature of England
- Music of England
- Television in England
- Theatre in England
Sports in England
- Main article: Sports in England
- Chess in England
- Cricket in England
- Football in England
- National sports teams of England
- Olympics and England - England does not compete at the Olympic Games, English athletes compete as part of the Great Britain team instead.
- Rugby in England
- Stadiums in England
Economy of England
- Main article: Economy of England
- Agriculture in England
- Banking in England
- Bank of England (central bank of the UK)
- Communications in England
- Companies of England
- Currency of the United Kingdom: Pound Sterling
- Economic history of England
- Mining in England
- Oil industry in England
- Tourism in England
- Transport in England
Education in England
- Main article: Education in England
Specific schools
Types of schools
Infrastructure of England
- Communications in England
- Energy in England
- Fire services in England
- Health care in England
- Transportation in England
- Water supply and sanitation in England
See also
References
- ^ The Countries of the UK statistics.gov.uk. Retrieved 10 October, 2008.
- ^ "Countries within a country". 10 Downing Street. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- ^ "ISO 3166-2 Newsletter Date: 2007-11-28 No I-9. "Changes in the list of subdivision names and code elements" (Page 11)" (PDF). International Organisation for Standardisation codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions -- Part 2: Country subdivision codes. Retrieved 2008-05-31.
ENG England country
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Populationwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Population Estimates". National Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 2009-06-05.
External links
England at Wikipedia's sister projects
Definitions from Wiktionary
Media from Commons
News from Wikinews
Quotations from Wikiquote
Texts from Wikisource
Textbooks from Wikibooks
Resources from Wikiversity
- Official website of the United Kingdom Government
- Office for National Statistics
- English Heritage – national body protecting and promoting English history and heritage.
- English Nature – wildlife and the natural world of England.
- England-related pages from the BBC
- Template:Wikitravel
- Enjoy England – The official website of the English Tourist Board
- Enjoy England's Travel Blog – Discover England's best hidden gems
- UK & Ireland Genealogy
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