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England (Englaland, Middle English: Engelond) is the largest and most populous constituent country of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total population of the United Kingdom, whilst the mainland territory of England occupies most of the southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain and shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west. Elsewhere, it is bordered by the North Sea, Irish Sea, Celtic Sea, Bristol Channel and English Channel.
England became a unified state during the 10th century and takes its name from the Angles, one of a number of Germanic tribes who settled in the territory during the 5th and 6th centuries. The capital of England is London, which is the largest urban area in Great Britain, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most, but not all, measures.
England ranks amongst the world's most influential and far-reaching centres of cultural development. It is the place of origin of both the English language and the Church of England, and English law forms the basis of the legal systems of many countries; in addition, London was the centre of the British Empire, and the country was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. England was the first country in the world to become industrialised. England is home to the Royal Society, which laid the foundations of modern experimental science. England was the world's first parliamentary democracy and consequently many constitutional, governmental and legal innovations that had their origin in England have been widely adopted by other nations. (...) more....

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The weather is not as bad as its reputation. Of course, it rains due to the island again and again, but it can also quickly change again. Most aptly the English weather with the word "is to characterize unstable" to. Nicest time to go is spring when everything blooms and green. You should be prepared for everything, ie, umbrella and jacket, warm sweater even in summer.

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Car / Ferry: The Channel Tunnel is the direct link (journey time 35 minutes). You can order tickets in advance (Tel: 0180/500 02 48, www.eurotunnel.com buy per car from £ 150) or in the terminals at Calais and Folkestone. The main ferry routes: Dover-Calais (1 hr), www.seafrance.com; Rotterdam / Zeebrugge-Hull (overnight), www.poferries.com, Hoek van Holland-Harwich (6.5 hours), www. stenaline.com, Amsterdam (IJmuiden) Newcastle (overnight), www.dfdsseaways.de. Train: The Eurostar runs from Cologne via Brussels or Paris to London Waterloo. Reservations: www.eurostar.com or sale of Deutsche Bahn. With the spread of cheap flights it's easier than ever to fly in all the English regions. Air Berlin, German Wings, EasyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, Lufthansa, German Wings, Hapag Lloyd have good offers. With the National Express buses to reach every corner of the country. Bus travel is cheap, especially if you buy day returns, or seven days in advance (central bus station London Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Road). The Brit Xplorer-passes for the entire network with a duration of 7, 14 or 28 days can be obtained from National Express. Locally, there are discounts with the Discount Coach Card for travelers under 25 and Advantage 50 for the over 50-year-olds. Information and reservation: National Express Tel 08705/80 80 80, www.nationalexpress.com. On main routes you drive very cheap with Megabus (www.megabus.com). The railway network is dense. The trains are not always on time, the prices are high. By booking early, or leave until after 9.30 clock, it is somewhat more favorable. It is recommended that a Brit-Rail Pass is already outside the UK to buy. Britain Direct GmbH, Ruhbergstr. 8, Mühlhausen, Tel 06222/67 80 50, fax 678 05 19, www.britaindirect.com. Timetables for the train and all other means of transport to get under www.pti.org.uk.

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Passport required. Visa not required for stay of up to 6 months. Medical exam, including AIDS test, sometimes required. For additional information, consult the Consular Section of the British Embassy, 19 Observatory Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/588-7800) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/477-3322), IL (312/346-1810), or NY (212/745-0200). Internet: www.britainusa.com. Mention tripwolf when you contact American Passport following the link below to ensure eligibility for special rates and services.

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The unit of currency is the pound sterling (£), consisting of 100 pence (p). There are notes of 5, 10, 20 and 50 pounds and coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 pence coins to £ 1 and £ 2 The restaurant prices are on the island is relatively high. However, there are some ways to keep low the bill. Do you want to necessarily know the good restaurants, you should go eat lunch. The lunch prices are for the same dishes are often much lower than those in the evening. Even then offer menus that are much cheaper than à la carte. In many museums, exhibitions and churches, a very high entrance fee is required. Family tickets reduce the price somewhat. The 32-state Topmuseen and galleries provide free admission.

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Meanwhile, it will have spread that the long ailing British cuisine in recent years has been literally revolutionized. The cuisine in London, it can now start with the New York and Paris. But, of course, fish & chips, breaded fish fillet with chips, therefore, remains very popular, especially in the north of England, which is usually hidden beneath the batter haddock. The range of seafood and fish is always better. Smoked fish, oysters from local waters, lobster and crab meat, of course, one can enjoy the best in coastal areas such as Cornwall, Norfolk and the Northeast. Another very popular, more specialty is Cornish Cornish pasty. Countless stories revolve around the delicious stuffed puff pastry. It is said that the Cornish miners took the pie for lunch down in the mine, but only ate the filling and the dough for the little people are taking days as you could. Previously, baked especially raw fish, now sold more than 20 different variations, mostly meat with potatoes and vegetables in the pie is. The name, incidentally pudding has nothing to do with the German pudding, but is rather a collective term for desserts that are reminiscent of casseroles. Is always good and authentic ethnic cuisine. Simply, all countries are represented in England - from Afghanistan to Vietnam. To be safe, get good food - because until the very last place, the culinary revolution has not yet penetrated, of course - you should buy the Good Food Guide England.

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Make is an English passion. At bus stops, the most obvious. So please do not rush straight to the bus door, but look around once and see if there has not formed before the bus is already a queue. Even in restaurants you should look is established whether a sign saying "Please wait to be seated." Then waiting to get assigned to a table. If you prefer a little more space for two in bed, you should by booking a B & B double room with two single beds (twins) and not order a double. The latter has a double bed that is extremely narrow for the continental flavor. On weekends, many great crowd there. One is well advised to visit the absolute highlights such as Stonehenge and Westminster Abbey during the week.

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The British do not like it at all if they have the impression to be taught. Hanging back with (even well-intentioned) advice is recommended. The British like to make jokes about the Germans and the Second World War. Especially if Germany against England to play football, the tabloids are full of tough comparisons. Excite yourself about it worthwhile in any case. Usually, it's not meant seriously. The two little words "Excuse me absolutely any question or request should be prefixed to ascertain whether the store in the train, in the pub or in the bank. Hello Mister, or are absolutely taboo in Britain.

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There is probably no other country, which hosts many art weeks, historic processions and open air concerts, as in England. Especially active are the organization English Heritage and National Trust to organize in their property, many festivals, of course, always with a picnic, often with a large fireworks (www.artsfestivals.co. Uk). Then there are the typical eccentric celebrations, which will be rolled down, such as cheese the mountains. "Toughest races in the world," the controversial Grand National, takes more than 7 km and 30 obstacles. It is since 1837 at Aintree, a suburb of Liverpool instead. Royal Ascot: Horse racing and social highlights of London. Sonnenwendefest is: Stonehenge on the night of 21 to 22 June, the pilgrimage for esoteric and onlookers. They all want to be there when the sun rises between the historical stones. International Beatles Festival: Hundreds of thousands gather on the last weekend of August in Liverpool. Around the Mathew Street will be sung and danced. Guy Fawkes Night: On 5 November we celebrate the failure of an attempt to blow up Parliament in the air. An effigy of the conspirator Guy Fawkes is burned at the stake, as well as fireworks. Nationally, especially beautiful in Lewes near Brighton. Holidays: New Year's Day, 1 Jan., Good Friday, Easter Monday, 23rd April St. George's Day (National Day, but no day off), 1 and the last Monday in May, last Monday in August: Bank Holiday, 25th Dec. Christmas Day, 26th December: Boxing Day;

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Parking is in England in the summer, a nerve-wracking. Above all the pretty places in Cornwall, in the New Forest and the Lake District are pretty busy. Parking offenders are caught almost 100 percent, sensitive and often asked to pay towed. Therefore by using better public transport, or choose a long term parking outside the center.

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