Interesting facts about England

England

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England flag

The flag of England is derived from Saint George's Cross (heraldic blazon: Argent, a cross gules). The association of the red cross as an emblem of England can be traced back to the Late Middle Ages, and it was increasingly used alongside the Royal Banner in the wake of the English Reformation, especially as a maritime flag. It was used as a component in the design of the Union Jack in 1606.

Английский флаг и о нём

Geographical location England

• England is part of the United Kingdom. England comprises most of the central and southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain, in addition to a number of small islands of which the largest is the Isle of Wight. England is bordered to the north by Scotland and to the west by Wales. It is closer to continental Europe than any other part of mainland Britain, divided from France only by a 33 km (21 mi) sea gap, the English Channel

Географическое положение.

The landscape of England

• The landscape of England is more rugged in the north and the west. The highest elevations are in Cumbria and the Lake District in the west. The highest point in England is Scafell Pike, 978m, part of the Cumbrian Mountains in North West England. The area of the Cumbrian mountains is the most rugged in England and is more commonly known as the Lake District after the many lakes there

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The landscape of England

Ландшафт (фото)

languages in England

English, in various dialects, is the most widely spoken language of the United Kingdom, but a number of regional languages are also spoken. There are 14 indigenous languages used across the British Isles: 5 Celtic, 3 Germanic, 3 Romance, and 3 sign languages: 2 Banszl and 1 Francosign language. There are also many languages spoken by people who arrived more recently in the British Isles, mainly within inner city areas; these languages are mainly from South Asia, Eastern and Western Europe

Языки в Англии

Interesting facts about England

• 1) England is the most populated country in the United Kingdom. The other countries that make up the United Kingdom are Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. England is bordered by Wales to the west and Scotland to the north.

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Interesting facts about England

• 2)The 1st King of England made a law that everyone had to be in bed by 8pm.

• 3) The longest river found entirely in England is the River Thames, it flows through London and is slightly shorter than the River Severn at around 346 kilometres (215 miles) in length.

2) Интересные факты об Англии.

Interesting facts about England

• 4)The highest mountain in England is Scafell Pike, which stands at around 978 metres (3,209 ft) in height.

• 5) Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in England but others such as cricket and rugby have large followings.

3) Интересные факты об Англии.

National costumes

England, unlike Wales and Scotland, has no official national dress. Some people think men in England wear suits and bowler hats, but it is very unusual these days to see anyone wearing a bowler hat.

Suits and bowler hats

Национальные костюмы в Англии.

Traditions

• 1)Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day

If America is famous for its Mardi Gras, England is known for Shrove Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday takes place before the start of Lent and is celebrated by Christians across the country by making pancakes. Pancakes are similar to crepes in England accompanied by golden syrup, sugar or lemon.

• 2) New Year’s Eve

The largest celebration of fireworks explodes at midnight over the London Eye. Big Ben chimes and rings in the New Year and British people sing Auld Lang Syne. Crowds gather at Trafalgar Square or Piccadilly Circus.

Pancake Day

New Year’s Eve

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• 3)Poppy Day or Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day pays homage to the men and women who died during World War I and World War II. It is a commemoration held in November with people wearing red poppies.

Remembrance Day

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Traditions

Guy Fawkes Night

• 4)Guy Fawkes Night

Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated on the 5th of November each year. Guy Fawkes was the mastermind of the Gun Powder Plot in 1605, which failed when he attempted to destroy the House of Parliament. These night traditions celebrated famously in East Sussex, and Lewes commemorates this fail by having firework displays, bonfires, torch-lit processions and pagan rituals.

Boxing Day

• 5)Boxing Day

Boxing Day is the day after Christmas and almost like an extension of the main holiday. People spent time with their families and loved ones, as many are tired or off from work. Typical traditions include watching sports, playing games, hunting, going for walks and eating Christmas leftovers. People also love to shop on Boxing Day.

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Traditions

Festival

Сhimney sweep

• In May of each year, over the national bank holiday, a huge festival for chimney sweeps in Rochester, England called the Rochester Sweeps Festival takes place. The festival has many attractions ranging from traditional folk music, elaborate dancing, parades, group performances and other festive entertainment. Hundreds of years ago when chimneys were cleaned by young boys, the profession had one day off each year! This was on May 1 st.
• To celebrate, the boys ran through the streets singing and dancing with excitement. To celebrate, the boys ran through the streets singing and dancing with excitement. Today, the celebration continues in a very similar fashion

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