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The Environment England is the largest and most populous country in the islands of the United Kingdom (U.K.) of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Situated in the central and southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain, England features rolling hills and mountains, and flat, low-lying marshlands. London is its largest city as well as its capital city. The country is bordered to the north by Scotland and to the west by Wales. Its location is approximately 24 miles by sea from France. England's climate is temperate, rarely falling below 23 degrees Fahrenheit or above 86 degrees Fahrenheit, and rainfall is plentiful. History Throughout its early history, Great Britain was subjected to invasions, including Julius Caesar's first invasion in 55 BC, and the main Roman invasion in 43 AD. Germanic tribes settled into the territory during the 5th and 6th centuries, a time of plague, power struggles, and Saxon invasion. The history of Anglo-Saxon England covers early medieval times from the end of Roman rule and the establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms until the Conquest by the Normans in 1066. Dominant themes during that time were the spread of Christianity and political unification of the region. What for centuries was known as the Kingdom of England became the country of England during the 10th century. The country has been marked by numerous wars and conflicts, including the Battle of Hastings, and the English Civil War. Culture and People With a population of about 51 million people, England accounts for more than 83 percent of the total population of the U.K. The country ranks as one of the most influential and far-reaching centers of cultural development on the planet. Its vast culture encompasses old and new. Historic events and sites, artifacts, and environments are revered, as is its royal family the Windsors. Throughout history, the English people have contributed greatly to the development of the arts and sciences. Click to hear the music of England.
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