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England is one of four constituent countries from the United Kingdom. It borders on Scotland in the north and Wales in the West.
Regions
The regions of England, from south to north:
| London A metropolis, the capital of both England and the United Kingdom. |
| South East England The area around and south of London, including the areas along the Channel. |
| West Country The hilly peninsula that extends southwest to the Atlantic Ocean, including some surrounding counties. |
| East of England The largely low-lying area northeast of London. |
| East Midlands The geographical center of England extending to the North Sea. |
| West Midlands The industrial and rural area east of Wales. |
| Yorkshire Yorkshire is considered one of the most photogenic, diverse and interesting of the traditional counties. |
| North West England Major industrial cities and breathtaking vistas between Scotland and Wales. |
| North East England The urban areas of the Teesside and Tyne and Wear and the sparsely populated areas on the border with Scotland. |
Towns
- London — the capital and largest city of England
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Leeds
- Liverpool — port city, known for the Merseybeat in the 1960s
- Manchester — known for football (Man. United and Man. City)
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sheffield
- York
Other destinations
Info
England is the main part of the United Kingdom. The capital is London and this bustling metropolis is not only the capital of England, but also of the entire United Kingdom. Other important cities in England are Birmingham and Manchester. England is especially popular for its hilly interior.
Arrive
Travel around
Language
English
To look at
In England, the English Heritage organization a large number of castles, monuments, houses etc. belonging to the cultural heritage. These places are open to the public. On the Internet site there is a Map where all these places can be found. A membership of English Heritage gives free access to all cultural heritages that are open. For foreigners it is possible to take out a short-term membership, which gives you free access to these heritages for a fixed amount in a period of 1 or 2 weeks. With the membership, a free manual is supplied with an extensive description of all affiliated sites, a route description and opening hours. You can become a member when you visit one of the sites.
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Food
Going out
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