England is a country located in Europe that is part of the United Kingdom. London is the largest city in England and Europe, with a population of over 13 million people and over 300 languages spoken. Big Ben, located next to the Houses of Parliament and River Thames, is a famous clock tower built in 1834 in a Victorian Gothic style that stands 96 feet tall. The Beatles were a highly successful English rock band formed in 1960 in Liverpool consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.