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England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. [6] It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers about 62%, and more than 100 smaller adjacent islands.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, [m] is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. [21] [22] It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Spanning an area of approximately 51,330 square miles, England is the largest nation in the United Kingdom. Dominated by rolling hills and low mountains, the Pennines form a natural border between the North West and North East of England.
England is generally lower and flatter than the rest of the UK, but has two main divisions in its form – the lowland areas of the south, east, and midlands and the more rugged and upland areas of the north and west.
No place in England is more than 75 miles (120 km) from the sea, and even the farthest points in the country are no more than a day’s journey by road or rail from London.
The UK encompasses a total area of approximately 242,495 km 2 (93,628 mi 2). The United Kingdom is composed of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each possesses distinct geographical features and characteristics.
At its widest the United Kingdom is 300 miles (500 km) across. From the northern tip of Scotland to the southern coast of England, it is about 600 miles (1,000 km). No part is more than 75 miles (120 km) from the sea. The capital, London, is situated on the tidal River Thames in southeastern England.
land: 241,930 sq km. water: 1,680 sq km. note 1: the percentage area breakdown of the four UK countries is: England 53%, Scotland 32%, Wales 9%, and Northern Ireland 6%. note 2: includes Rockall and the Shetland Islands, which are part of Scotland. comparison ranking: total 80.
Area: 50,301 sq mi (130,278 sq km). Population: (2011) 53,012,456. It is the largest constituent unit of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. England is often erroneously considered synonymous with the island of Great Britain and even with the entire kingdom.
The United Kingdom extends about 965 km (600 mi) N-S and about 485 km (300 mi) E-W . Its total boundary length is 12,789 km (7,947 mi), of which 12,429 km (7,723 mi) is coastline.