English Geography
A look at the populations, climate, and landscapes of England.
Geographical Statistics of England
England is the largest member state of the United Kingdom, which also consists of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Along with the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom is part of the British Isles off the northern coast of Europe. At its closest point, it lies about 35 kilometers or 21 miles off the coast of France. Occupying just over half of the United Kingdom’s land area, England covers an estimated 49,850,924 square miles, or 129,113,000 square kilometers. Its population is estimated at 55,268,100 people. Among its major cities are its capital, London (approx. population 9.046 million), Manchester (2.69 million), Birmingham (2.57 million), and West Yorkshire (1.864 million).
Climates and Landscapes of England
England boasts a mild, maritime climate fed by warm oceanic winds. It tends to see overcast, rainy winters and cool summers. Landscapes range from rolling plains to the south, growing more hilly and mountainous moving north. The famous White Cliffs of Dover line its southeastern coastline. Its largest rivers are the River Thames and Severn.
Much of England is now covered in farms, cities, and housing, but it also possesses forests of oak, alder, beech, elm, hazel, pine, willow, and yew. The island of Great Britain is home to few species of large animals. Among its wildlife are red deer, foxes, wild boars, weasels, hedgehogs, badgers, squirrels, many varieties of bird, and marine life such as seals, whales, and porpoises.
References
“Animals.” Woodland Trees, Woodland Trust, www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/trees-woods-and-wildlife/animals/.
“Native Trees.” Woodland Trust, Woodland Trust, www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/native-trees/.
“The World Factbook: United Kingdom.” Central Intelligence Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, 1 Feb. 2018, www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/uk.html.
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