England

The territory encompasses diverse landscapes from the Pennine moorlands and Lake District mountains to the rolling downs of the southeast, spanning nine administrative regions that include urban centers, agricultural lands, and coastal areas along the North Sea and English Channel.

Roman occupation beginning in 43 AD brought roads, cities, and infrastructure that remained after their departure in 410 AD, followed by Anglo-Saxon settlement and later Viking invasions that shaped regional identities and place names throughout the territory.

Parliamentary democracy developed through the Magna Carta of 1215 and subsequent constitutional reforms, establishing principles of limited government and individual rights that influenced legal systems across multiple continents.

Major airports serve international connections in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Newcastle, while motorway networks link population centers. The National Health Service provides healthcare facilities throughout all regions, and tourist information centers operate in most cities and towns.

Greenwich Observatory marks the Prime Meridian from which time zones worldwide are measured. This line divides the eastern and western hemispheres and serves as the global reference point for navigation and timekeeping since 1884.

Location: United Kingdom

Capital city: London

Shares border with: Scotland, Wales

Website: https://visitengland.com

GPS coordinates: 53.00000,-1.00000

Latest update: November 30, 2025 15:18