Englands inhabitants, account for more than 83% of the population of the United Kingdom.
England became a unified state in the year 927 and takes its name from the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes who settled there during the 5th and 6th centuries. It has had a significant cultural and legal impact on the wider world being the place of origin of the English language, the Church of England and English law, which forms the basis of the common law legal systems of many countries around the world. In addition, England was the birth place of the Industrial Revolution and the first country in the world to industrialise. It is home to the Royal Society, which laid the foundations of modern experimental science. England is the world's oldest parliamentary system and consequently many constitutional, governmental and legal innovations that had their origin in England have been widely adopted by other nations.
The Kingdom of England (including Wales) continued as a separate state until 1 May 1707, when the Acts of Union, putting into effect the terms agreed in the Treaty of Union the previous year, resulted in political union with the Kingdom of Scotland to create the united Kingdom of Great Britain. In 1800, Great Britain was united with Ireland through another Act of Union 1800 to become the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. In 1921, the Irish Free State was created, and the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act in 1927 officially established the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which exists today.
Obviously, the currency used in England, much like Scotland & Wales, is the pound. The weather in England is somewhat 'better' than Scottish weather, with warm, sunny spring & summers in most places, and cold crisp weather in Autumn & winter.
There is loads to do in England. England takes up more than two thirds of Britains land! There are loads of theme parks, one which is famous amongst thrill seekers, is Alton Towers. Alton Towers literally has endless fair-rides, 3d cinemas and entertainment zones. There is something for all ages at Alton Towers. Also, as mentioned, The Lake District in Cumbria (north East England) is famous amongst tourists, as pictured above right, you can see that it is truly beautiful. London, England and Britains capital, is full of loads to do! London Aquarium, the o2 arena, London Eye, Maddam Tussauds, Kew Gardens, London Zoo - all to name a few! London truly is a fantastic place to visit.
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