England is one of the four constituent countries that make up the United Kingdom. It is the largest in both population and area, covering the central and southern parts of the British Isles.
England occupies most of the southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain and shares its borders with Scotland to the north, Wales to the west, and is separated from Northern Ireland by the Irish Sea. The North Sea lies to the east, and the English Channel to the south separates it from mainland Europe. Key geographical features include:
England's history is rich and varied:
English culture has had a profound impact globally:
England is not a sovereign state but rather a constituent country of the United Kingdom. Its governance is shared between:
England's economy is one of the largest in the world, driven by sectors like:
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