England is a country located in Western Europe that is part of the United Kingdom. Some key facts about England are that London is the capital city, the official language is English, and the currency is the British pound. England is known for its royal family, famous authors such as Shakespeare, and cities like London which contain popular landmarks such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

1. Let’s Learn About England www.flags.net/ENGL.htm

2. Where is England?

3. Map of England www.europe-map.org/ maps/england.gif

5. Let’s visit some important cities in England. London is the most famous city in England. (Click on London to see more about this city.) St. Paul's Cathedral Big Ben and Westminster Hall Westminster Abbey Photos by Galen Frysinger

6. Oxford Cambridge Oxford University and the University of Cambridge are both famous around the world. (Click on Cambridge to see more pictures.) www.britainusa.com/images/Kids/gallery/OxfordLcopyLarge.JPG www.galenfrysinger.com

15. Books to Read Photo Credits www.galenfrysinger.com A Primary Source Guide to the United Kingdom . Christopher Blomquist. The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 2005. England . Tamara Britton. ABDO Publishing Company. 2001. AVisit to England . Chris Oxlade and Anita Ganeri. Heinemann Library. 2003. Discovering Cultures – Great Britain . Sharon Gordon, 2004. Marshall Cavendish Corporation.