England is a country that forms part of the United Kingdom, located on the island of Great Britain. It shares land borders with Scotland and Wales and is separated from continental Europe by bodies of water. English culture has been influenced by Roman, French, and other European cultures over time. Traditional British cuisine features foods from its various cultural influences as well as native ingredients. Famous British fashion designers have helped shape global fashion trends. Iconic London locations like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye are top tourist destinations that represent English culture.

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2. ENGLAND
England is a country that is part of the united
kingdom. It shares land borders with scotland to the
north and wales to the west. The irish sea lies
northwest of england and the celtic sea lies to the
southwest. England is separated from continental
europe by the north sea to the east and the english
channel to the south. The country covers five-
eighths of the island of great britain (which lies in
the north atlantic) in its centre and south, and
includes over 100 smaller named islands such as
the isles of scilly and the isle of wight.

4. FOOD
• British cuisine has always been multicultural, a pot pourri
of eclectic styles. In ancient times influenced by the
Romans and in medieval times the French. When the
Frankish Normans invaded, they brought with them the
spices of the east: cinnamon, saffron, mace, nutmeg,
pepper, ginger. Sugar came to England at that time, and

5. CLOTHING
• Fashion
As the UK is very much a western society - we wear very much the
same as any other modern western society - ranging from Jeans
and Tee shirts (whether with designer labels or not) to full business
suits for office work (if required). Special clothers for the climate
include heavy overcoats or anoraks for cold wintry weather to
raincoats and umbrellas, for weather rain. Materials used cover
every type and colour of fabric available, especially consider that
Britain is a multi cultural society and in certain cities (Bradford for an
example) you will find many stores with very colourful silk available
for making in Sari's and other ethnic clothes.
• Famous British fashion designers
Famous British fashion designers include Vivienne Westwood,
Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith, and Stella McCartney, daughter of

6. PLACES
• BIG BEN
• BUCKHINGAM PALACE
• PARLIAMENT
• LONDON EYE
• TOWER OF LONDON
• HYDE PARK
• REGENT’S PARK

7. SUPERSTITIOUS
Good Luck
Lucky to meet a black cat. Black Cats are featured on many good luck greetings card
s and birthday cards in England.
• Lucky to touch wood. We touch; knock on wood, to make something come true.
• Lucky to find a clover plant with four leaves.
• White heather is lucky.
A horseshoe over the door brings good luck. But the horseshoe needs to be the right way up. The luck
runs out of the horseshoe if it is upside down.
• Horseshoes are generally a sign of good luck and feature on many good luck cards.
On the first day of the month it is lucky to say "white rabbits, white rabbits white rabbits " before
uttering your first word of the day.
• Catch falling leaves in Autumn and you will have good luck. Every leaf means a lucky month next
year.
Putting money in the pocket of new clothes brings good luck.
Bad Luck
Unlucky to walk underneath a ladder.
Seven years bad luck to break a mirror. The superstition is supposed to have
originated in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.
Unlucky to see one magpie, lucky to see two, etc..
Unlucky to spill salt. If you do, you must throw it over your shoulder to counteract the bad luck.
Unlucky to open an umbrella in doors.
The number thirteen is unlucky. Friday the thirteenth is a very unlucky day. Friday is considered to be an
unlucky day because Jesus was crucified on a Friday.
Unlucky to put new shoes on the table.
Unlucky to pass someone on the stairs.

8. DO YOU KNOW ?....
• In Britain, the main language is English (British English). It is not the same
as American or Australian English. 'Hi mate' is not the correct and
appreciated way to approach someone in the street. Neither is 'G'day',
'Howdy' or 'Hey Mister'. The formal British way to greet someone is 'Good
morning, good afternoon or good evening' and, if you want to ask
something, 'Excuse me please'.
Most people in Britain usually say' hello' or 'hi' when they greet someone.
THE MOST USING NAMES FOR KIDS ARE :
- FOR GIRLS : OLIVIA & GRACE
- FOR BOYS : OLIVER ; JACK & JAKE