3. WHERE IS ENGLAND?
The United Kingdom :
It is made of England, Scotland,
Northen Ireland and Wales.
England is the biggest and most
populous country of the UK.
Area: 130,410 sq km
Population: 84% of the United
Kingdom
4. WHAT IS ENGLAND’S CAPITAL?
LONDON
AREA: 620 sq miles
POPULATION: over 7 million
5. What is the language?
British English
West germanic language
Over 50% coming from Latin
English is spoken all over the world. It is a
worldwide language
6. WHAT IS ENGLAND’S CURRENCY?
POUND STERLING £
• GBP great britain pound
• 1 pound = 1,248 Euros
• The Queen appears on all coins and notes.
7. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ROYAL
FAMILY?
The Queen ‘s name is Elizabeth II.
She has got a big and famous family.
Famous royal couple: Prince William and Kate
Middleton. Their son is the youngest member
of the royalty. It is Prince George.
8. WAHT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE
COUNTRY’S POLITICAL SITUATION?
England is a constitutional monarchy: there is
a queen but it is the government that rules
the country.
9. WHAT IS ENGLAND’S RELIGION?
• Anglican – The Church of England
• Christianity
• Freedom and tolerance : Other religions
accepted
10. What do you know about England’s
economy?
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GDP (Gross domestic product): increase in 2013.
Inflation: falls to 2% in december 2013.
Unemployment: decreasing
Main industries: Banking, finance and tourism.
Natural resources: coal, petroleum, natural gas
Interesting companies with headquarters in
London : Tesco, roll’s royce, …
11. What are the top 5 to see in
Big Ben
London?
London Eye
Madame Tussaud
Tower Bridge
Changing of the Guard
