Travel Destination Project - England

1. TRAVEL
GUIDE:
ENGLAND
Michelle Cambridge 2015

2. England is located in the United Kingdom
and is situated between Scotland and
Wales. It sits within the European
continent and is surrounded by the Celtic
Sea to the southwest, the North sea to the
east, and the English Channel to the
south.

3. Climate of England:
England experiences a marine west
coast type climate. Winters are mild
and summers are warm.
London is also famous for its fog
which was made worse by the
pollution in the turn of the century.
London fog is rarer today due to
increased environmental reform.

4. Population:
England’s population is
estimated to be 64 million. Life
expectancy is estimated to be
about 79 years for males and 82
for females, with a birth rate of
about 1.94 children per couple.

5. England has several large cities including
Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London.
Each city is home to many historic buildings
and attracts millions of guests per year.
Major Cities:

6. Food and Drink:
England is known for quite a few foods including
fish and chips, yorkshire pudding, and traditional
English tea. Each of these is said to have
originated out of England.

7. Religion:
Christianity is the number one religion practiced in England today. Denominations include Catholicism, Methodism,
Pentecostal, and Eastern Orthodox churches. England holds some of the most beautiful churches and abbeys and are
popular destinations for tourists visiting this country.
Westminster Abbey York Minster
Durham Cathedral

8. Currency:
The official currency
within England is the
British pound. One
British pound is
currently worth about
$1.52 in U.S. currency.
The United Kingdom’s
economy is the 10th
strongest economy in
the world, and England
plays a large part within
it.

9. Crime: The crime rate
within England is one of the
highest in Europe.
Visitors must beware
of pickpockets and
robbers.

10. England is one of the most
beautiful and memorable
destinations in the world. It
has something for everyone
and attracts millions of
tourists every year. From
its continually changing
culture to its timeless
churches, England
continues to amaze visitors
year after year. England
truly is an amazing country
and an incredible nation.
Summary:

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