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England England is a part of the United Kingdom and shares land borders with Scotland and Wales. Towards its North West, South East and East are the Irish Sea, Celtic Sea and North Sea. England comprises over 100 small islands

The flag is dominated by a upright, deep-red cross. When combined with the flags of Scotland and the Patron Saint of Ireland, they collectively form the UK flag.

About England Capital: London Population: 51 million Land area: 50,346 square miles (130,395 sq km) Largest city: London by Population and Carlisle by Land Literacy rate: About 99% Currency: 1 pound (£1) = 100 pence Fiscal Year: Calendar year Official Language: English (British English)

The English language is a West Germanic language, originating from

England. Over fifty percent of the English language is derived from aatin English is the third most common "first" language (native speakers), with around 402 million people.

Christian: 71.75% No religion: 14.81% Not stated: 15% Muslim: 2.97%

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Hindu: 1.06% Sikh: 0.63% Jewish: 0.5% Other: 0.29% Buddhist: 0.28%

England is a highly industrialized country. It is an important producer of textile and chemical products. Although automobiles, locomotives and aircraft are among England's other important industrial products, a significant proportion of the country's income comes from the City. The UK economy is the 5th largest in the world and 2nd largest in Europe with GDP of US$2.279 trillion (6th largest by PPP GDP). UK GDP by industrial sector: Services Sector - 76.2 per cent of UK GDP Industry & Manufacturing - 22.8 per cent of UK GDP Agriculture - 0.9 per cent of UK GDP GDP per capita income is US$37.4k

Agriculture: Agriculture is intensive, highly mechanized, Producing about 60% of food needs with only 2% of the labor force. It contributes around 2% of GDP Wheat , barley , oats, potatoes , sugar beets

Êanufacturing In the 1960s and 70s manufacturing was a significant part of England's economic

output Manufacturing still s for some 26% of the UK's GDP Aerospace , Defense, Pharmaceutical and Chemical industries

@ourism Tourism is the 6th largest industry in the UK. £76 billion to the economy. It employs 1,800,000 full-time equivalent people, 6.1% of the working population The largest centre for tourism is London, which attracts millions of international

tourists every year.

$473.6 billion in 2009

$351.3 billion in 2009

England hosts an ample range of festivals to entertain and motivate everyone. From great weekend dance festivals to relaxing summer days enjoying literature, as well as every type of food & drink festival for the foodies, and great family events to while away the summer holidays with the kids.

English culture is often difficult to differentiate from the culture of the United Kingdom as a whole. However, there are some cultural practices that are associated specifically with England. Architecture

Art Cuisine Literature Music Philosophy Science Sport

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Gambling is very popular in Britain. The British buy more lottery tickets than any other people in the world. It has been estimated that 75% of adults in Britain play the lottery at least once a week.

Business attire rules are somewhat relaxed in England, but conservative dress is still very important for both men and women. Dark suits, usually black, blue, or gray, are quite acceptable. Men's shirts should not have pockets; if they do, the pockets should always be kept empty. Additionally, men should wear solid or patterned ties, while avoiding striped ties. Men wear laced shoes, not loafers. Businesswomen are not as limited to colors and styles as men are, though it is still important to maintain a conservative image

Always be punctual in England. Arriving a few minutes early for safety is acceptable. Decision-making is slower in England than in the United States. A simple handshake is the standard greeting (for both men and women) for business occasions and for visiting a home. Privacy is very important to the English. Therefore asking personal questions should be avoided. Eye is must kept during British conversations. To signal that something is to be kept confidential or secret, tap your nose. Gifts are generally not part of doing business in England. A business lunch will often be conducted and will consist of a light meal .

"America and Britain are two nations divided by a common language= In England, English is the official language, but it should be noted that Queenǯs English and American English are very different. Often times ordinary vocabulary can differ between the two countries. Loud talking and disruptive behavior should be avoided. One gesture to avoid is the V for Victory sign, done with the palm facing yourself. This is a very offensive gesture. If a man has been knighted, he is addressed as "Sir and his first name" example: Sir John. If writing a letter, the envelope is addressed "Sir First name and Last name" example: Sir John ˜oberts