England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers about 62%, and more than 100 smaller adjacent islands.
England, a country that constitutes the central and southern parts of the United Kingdom, shares its northern border with Scotland and its western border with Wales.
England, predominant constituent unit of the United Kingdom, occupying more than half of the island of Great Britain. Outside the British Isles, England is often erroneously considered synonymous with the island of Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and even with the entire United Kingdom.
England is the largest and, with 55 million inhabitants, by far the most populous of the United Kingdom 's constituent countries. A 'green and pleasant land', England is known for its dramatic scenery of countryside, rolling hills, green fields, ancient woodland, and rugged coastline.
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Discover England in our official tourism guide! Home to iconic landmarks and natural landscapes, see the best attractions, places to visit & things to do.
Plan your next trip in England with top itineraries and destination guides from the official tourist board for England