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DIVING ENGLAND INTRODUCTION

COUNTRY INFORMATION


Official name

England (part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)


Capital

London


Coordinates

51°30’ N, 0°10’ W


Location

England occupies the southern part of the island of Great Britain.


Area

Total area: 130 359 sq km


Land boundaries

360 km (the UK)


Coastline

12 429 km (the UK)


Administrative division

England is divided into 9 regions which are divided into counties, districts and parishes. One of the regions is Greater London which is divided into 32 London boroughs and City of London.


Political system

United Kingdom is constitutional monarchy. Queen (or king) is the chief of state. Monarchy is hereditary. Prime Minister is the head of government and appoints the Cabinet of Ministers. Parliament is bicameral and consists of House of Lords and House of Commons, both with over 600 seats.


Population

51 092 000


Ethnic groups

British (English, Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish) 92%, other (e.g. Indian, Pakistani) 8%


Religions

Christian 72%, Muslim 3%, Hindu 1%, other 24%