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Surface: England has an area 130,395 sq
km.
Population: England
has an approximate population of 50,690,000. Caucasians
are the dominant ethnic group with growing minorities
such as South Asians, Chinese, African-Americans
etc.
System of government:
England has parliamentary democracy.
Capital: London is the capital
of England and has a population of
9,200,000
Religion: A majority
of the people follow Christianity, though the minority
religions of Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism also
exist.
Official Language:
English is the official language of
England.
Government: England has
parliamentary
democracy.
Climate: England has
a temperate climate with plenty of rainfall throughout
the year.
Units of measure and
electricity: England follows the Imperial
system of measurement and the official electrical unit
is 230 V, 50 Hz.
Time Zone:
England’s standard local time has no GMT
offset.
Currency: Pound Sterling
Travel documents
required: Tourists are required to have a visa
for entering England.
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England has the second largest economy in Europe. It
follows the Anglo-Saxon economic model. Key
industries of England’s economy are
aerospace, arms
industry and the manufacturing side of the
software industry. England is one of the most expensive places in
Europe. A mid-range meal would cost £10–20 whereas a
mid-range accommodation would cost £30–50. London is
more expensive compared to other places in England.
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