COUNTRY INFORMATION
Official name
England (part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Capital
London
Coordinates
51°30’ N, 0°10’ W
Location
England occupies the southern part of the island of Great Britain.
Area
Total area: 130 359 sq km
Land boundaries
360 km (the UK)
Coastline
12 429 km (the UK)
Administrative division
England is divided into 9 regions which are divided into counties, districts and parishes. One of the regions is Greater London which is divided into 32 London boroughs and City of London.
Political system
United Kingdom is constitutional monarchy. Queen (or king) is the chief of state. Monarchy is hereditary. Prime Minister is the head of government and appoints the Cabinet of Ministers. Parliament is bicameral and consists of House of Lords and House of Commons, both with over 600 seats.
Population
51 092 000
Ethnic groups
British (English, Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish) 92%, other (e.g. Indian, Pakistani) 8%
Religions
Christian 72%, Muslim 3%, Hindu 1%, other 24%