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England

constituent unit, United Kingdom
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England
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Population:
(2011) 53,012,456
Form Of Government:
Official Language:
none
National Religion:
Church of England
Total Area (Sq Km):
130,278
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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. Despite the political, economic, and cultural legacy that has secured the perpetuation of its name, England no longer officially exists as a governmental or political unit—unlike Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, which all have varying degrees of self-government in domestic affairs. It is rare for institutions to operate for England alone. Notable exceptions are the ...(100 of 14160 words)

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