England
England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. The country also includes over 100 smaller islands such as the Isle Scilly and the Isle of Wight. England’s population is about 51 million.
The name "England" is derived from the old English name Engla land, which means "land of the Angles". As its name suggests, the English language, today spoken by hundreds of millions of people around the world, Originated as the language of England, it remains the principal tongue today.
Food: Traditional examples of English food include the Sunday roast; featuring a roasted joint, usually beef, lamb or chicken, served with assorted boiled vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Other prominent meals include fish and chips.
The full English breakfast consisting of bacon, grilled tomatoes, fried bread, black pudding, baked beans, fried mushrooms, sausages and eggs. Various meat pies are consumed such as steak and kidney pie, Sheperd’s pie ,Cottage pie, Cornish pasty and pork pie.
London the capital city of England is home to Buckingham Palace-home for the Queen Elisabeth II, and her family.
Sport plays a prominent role in English life. In 2012 London will become the first city to host the Summer Olympics for the third time.
Flag The English flag is called the St George Cross it has been the national flag since the 13th century.
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