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England is a country that is a part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and unitary state consisting of four countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

London is the capital of the UK. It is situated upon both banks of the River Thames. Its population is about 7 million people. The Romans founded it more than 2000 years ago. Now London is really a precious stone of the British Crown.

Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality.

The Clock Tower called Big Ben, is known the world over. The name Big Ben actually refers not to the clock-tower itself, but to the thirteen ton bell hung within. The bell was named after the first commissioner of works, Sir Benjamin Hall.

A double-decker bus is a bus that has two levels or 'decks'. They are in common use throughout the United Kingdom. The red double-decker buses in London have become an icon of Britain.

Be careful when you cross the street in England, because the traffic keeps to the left, and not to the right as in European countries. When you want to cross the street, look first to the right and then to the left.

It is a monetary unit circulating in England. In 1971 Britain changed over to decimal currency system – 100 new pence to the pound (£).

The UK is a constitutional monarchy. The official head of the state is the king or the queen. But the country is actually run by the government, led by the Prime Minister. The present Queen is Elisabeth II. She was born on April 21, The Queen lives at Buckingham Palace.

The red rose is the national symbol of England. It is connected with the history of the country. The Wars of the Roses were the wars within the country (the 15 th century). The Duke of Lancaster (his emblem was the red rose) won, so the emblem of England became the red rose.

England is a tea-drinking nation. The most English like their tea strong and dark, but with a lot of milk. Afternoon Tea is a light meal typically eaten between 3 pm and 5 pm. High Tea (also known as meat tea) is an early evening meal, typically eaten between 5pm and 6pm.

In comparison with major rivers of the world, the Thames is a very small river. It has a total length of just 346 km (215 miles) and is the longest river wholly in England. The Thames flows through London, the capital city, and has played a central role in British history for some 2000 years.

The weather in England changes very quickly. One day may be fine and the next day may be cold or rainy. That is why the English say, Other countries have a climate, in England we have weather. People talk about the weather more here than in the most parts of the world.

London Zoo is the world's oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on April 27, Today it houses a collection of 755 species of animals, with 15,104 individuals, making it one of the largest collections in the United Kingdom.