London - panoramic view over the River Thames

Capital:

London

Population:

60,441,457

Religion:

Anglican and Roman Catholic 40 million, Muslim 1.5 million, Presbyterian 800,000, Methodist 760,000, Sikh 500,000, Hindu 500,000

Area:

244,820 km² (632 miles²)

Coast Line:

12,429 km (7,723 miles)

Lowest:

Fenland -4 m (-13 feet)

Highest:

Ben Nevis 1343 m (4406 feet)

Geographic Information

England is part of the United Kingdom, its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population, whilst its mainland territory occupies most of the southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain. England shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west and is bordered by the North Sea, Irish Sea, Celtic Sea, Bristol Channel and English Channel. The capital is London, the largest urban area in Great Britain, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most, but not all, measures.