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What percentage of the UK's population is made up by England?
What percentage of the UK's population is made up by England?
- 60%
- 90%
- 84% (correct)
- 70%
The English flag features a blue cross on a white background.
The English flag features a blue cross on a white background.
False (B)
Name one major city in England besides London.
Name one major city in England besides London.
Birmingham
___ was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564.
___ was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564.
Match the following locations with their descriptions:
Match the following locations with their descriptions:
Flashcards
What is England?
What is England?
The largest country within the United Kingdom, with a population of 56 million, making up 84% of the UK's total population.
What is London?
What is London?
The capital of both England and the United Kingdom, known for famous landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.
What is Stonehenge?
What is Stonehenge?
A mysterious circle of stones over 5000 years old, considered a famous landmark in England.
What is Birmingham?
What is Birmingham?
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What is Brighton?
What is Brighton?
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Study Notes
England and the United Kingdom
- England is part of the United Kingdom.
- England is the largest part of the UK.
- England has a population of approximately 56 million, which is 84% of the UK's population.
- Major cities in England include London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Liverpool.
- England also includes smaller islands, such as the Isle of Wight.
English Flag and Symbolism
- The English flag is white with a red cross (St. George's Cross).
- Stories surround St. George and the slaying of a dragon.
Famous English Cities
- London is the capital of both England and the United Kingdom.
- London is famous for landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.
- Birmingham is another major city, known for its canals and its residents (Brummies).
- Brighton, on the south coast, is famous for its pier with roller coasters and other rides.
Historical and Cultural Sites
- Stonehenge, a 5000+ year-old stone circle, is a prominent historical site.
- William Shakespeare, a renowned writer, was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564.
- You can visit his birthplace and see plays at Shakespeare's Globe (the reconstructed Globe Theatre) in London.
- England is a location for many Harry Potter movies and associated tours are available in London, Oxford, and York.
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