The History of England

from Celts through 20th century

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London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Category: Land + People

London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, situated on both sides of the Thames River; it’s the political, financial, commercial, industrial, and cultural centre of Great Britain. It is the largest city in Europe with the total population of about 8 million people (over 12 million with the […]



Life of Youth in Britain

Category: Land + People

Young people from all walks of life are united according to their interests by the established youth organizations in Britain. These organizations develop because of the contribution of both full-time and part-time youth workers and a great number of volunteers. Outdoor pursuits involve anything from pony trekking to rock-climbing or canoeing and help young people […]



Health and Welfare in England

Category: Land + People

Improvements in health care are reflected by the increase in longevity for people in England. Life expectancy increased from 68 years to 71.8 years for males, and from 73.9 years to 77.7 years for females. Heart disease and cancer are the major causes of death among men aged 50 and over and, in recent years, […]



The United Kingdom is a highly developed industrial country

Category: Land + People

The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is situated on the British Isles off the northwest coast of Europe. The British Isles consist of two large islands: Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 244.000 square kilometres. […]



England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Category: Land + People

The United Kingdom (or Great Britain) is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 244,000 square kilometres. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland (on the island of Great […]



The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Category: Land + People

The full name of the country the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and a great number of small islands. Their total area is over 314 000 sq. km. The British Isles […]



Geographical position of the United Kingdom

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles which consist of two main islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and a great number of small islands, including the Orkney Islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Shetland Islands, and some others. The United Kingdom is made up […]



What is England?

Category: Land + People

England is the largest and the richest country of Great Britain. The capital of England is London but there are other large industrial cities, such as Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and other famous and interesting cities such as York, Chester, Oxford and Cambridge. Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric places in the world. This ancient […]



Climate in Great Britain

Category: Land + People

Climate in Great Britain The British Isles which are surrounded by the ocean have an insular climate. There are 3 things that chiefly determine the climate of the United Kingdom: the position of the islands in the temperate belt; the fact that the prevailing winds blow from the west and south-west and the warm current […]



British Young people

Category: Land + People

Young people from all walks of life are united according to their interests by the established youth organizations in Britain. These organizations develop because of the contribution of both full-time and part-time youth workers and a great number of volunteers. Outdoor pursuits involve everything from pony trekking to rock-climbing or canoeing and help young people […]