England

geography · united-kingdom · europe

Part of the UK. England is one country within the United Kingdom, sharing the island of Great Britain with Scotland and Wales. It's the biggest of the four nations that make up the UK.

Surrounded by water. England is almost completely surrounded by water, with the North Sea to the east, the English Channel to the south, and the Irish Sea to the west. This island location helped shape its history and culture.

Huge population. About 56 million people live in England, making it one of the most crowded countries in Europe. London, its capital, is home to 9 million people on its own.

Over 100 islands. England isn't just one big landmass. It includes more than 100 smaller islands around its coastline that are also part of the country.