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Introduction
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Shakespeare may have succumbed to an
overdose of patriotism when he referred to England as "This royal throne of kings,
this sceptred isle, this other Eden, demi-paradise". And 21st century England may
appear from a distance just like any other country, with its own political scandals and
economic crises. But visit this tiny isle just once, and you'll fall prey to its many
charms- its history and culture, its natural beauty, its glitter and glamour. Dream
destination? Definitely.
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| With centuries of
turbulent history behind it, England is replete with monuments and traditions with roots
as far apart as Celtic and Saxon, Roman and Asian. From the ancient megaliths of
Stonehenge to the stately medieval castles and manors dotting the countryside; from the
gaudy opulence of Brighton's Royal Pavilion to the futuristic Millennium Dome- it's all
part of England's history. |
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Drive through the English
countryside- down the windswept Yorkshire dales to the chalk cliffs of Dover; the verdant
Cotswolds to the lovely Lake District. Stop on the way for a pint of bitter at a pub; get
a quick education while punting down the Cam in Cambridge or exploring Shakespeare
territory, Stratford-upon-Avon. Go Beatles-berserk in Liverpool; meander through museums,
feast and frolic in the most sizzling cities this side of the Atlantic. Come to England! |
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F A C
T B O X |
| Area |
130,410 sq. km. |
| Population |
49,089,000 |
| Capital City |
London |
| Religion |
Protestant (60% ), Roman Catholics, significant minorities of Jews,
Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs. |
| Language |
English |
| Government |
Parliamentary Democracy under Constitutional Monarchy |
| Head of State |
Queen Elizabeth II |
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