The point of contact with the European continent is the Eurotunnel, the undersea Channel Tunnel, which connects the British town of Cheriton in Kent to the French town of Coquelles, spanning a total length of 50 kilometers. The major cities in England are London, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool and Manchester.
England is one of the most popular destinations among young Italians, both for the allure of London and for the many opportunities it offers in terms of entertainment, research, development, finance, and cultural scenes. Its geographical location allows you to explore various landscapes and, consequently, different travel experiences in England: the English countryside is charming and relaxing, a true spectacle of nature; the coasts are rugged and steep, like those of Cornwall, but also gentle and sandy as those of South West England. Not to mention the English castles, historic residences, lakes, and cottages that color the English landscape. England is where tradition and modernity projected into the future merge into a fascinating whole.
England Fact Sheet
- Country: England
- Area: 130,395 km²
- Capital: London
- Population: 50.1 million inhabitants
- Language: English
- Religion: majority Anglican, minority Protestant, Catholic and Muslim
- Form of government: constitutional monarchy
- Main cities: London, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, and Manchester
Useful Information about England
- Currency: British Pound Sterling (€0.61)
- International dialing code: +44
- International vehicle registration: GB
- Driving side: left
- Entry documents: ID card or Passport
- Vaccination required: None
- Electric current: 240 V
- Units of measurement: imperial system. Distances are measured in miles, yards, feet, and inches. Weights use stones, ounces, and pounds. Volumes use gallons and liters
- Time zones: – 1 hour (compared to Italy)
- Fixed-date public holidays: January 1: New Year’s Day; April 21: Good Friday; April 24: Easter Monday (first Monday after April 23); May 1: May Day; Late May (variable date): Spring Bank Holiday; Late August (variable date): Summer Bank Holiday; December 25: Christmas; December 26: Boxing Day
- Climate: mild and humid
- Average temperatures: 2-6°C in winter, 11-15°C in spring and autumn, 20-25°C in summer
- Transport: National airline British Airways and others such as Ryanair, Flyglobespan, Jet2.com, Go, and many more. UK Railways and Network Rail trains
- Airports: London Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City Airport. Other airports include Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle
