England

Table of Contents

Introduction & Quick Facts
Land
- Relief
- Drainage
- Soils
- Climate
- Plant and animal life
People
- Ethnic groups and languages
- Religion
- Settlement patterns
- Traditional regions
  - The South West
  - The South East
  - The West Midlands
  - The East Midlands
  - East Anglia
  - The North West
  - Yorkshire
  - The North East
- Demographic trends
Economy
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing
  - Major crops
  - Livestock
  - Forestry
  - Fishing
- Resources and power
- Manufacturing
- Finance
- Services
- Transportation
Government and society
- Constitutional framework
- Local government
  - Historic counties
  - Geographic counties
  - Administrative counties and districts
  - Unitary authorities
  - Metropolitan counties and districts
  - Greater London
  - Parishes and towns
- Justice
- Political process
- Health and welfare
- Housing
- Education
Cultural life
- Daily life and social customs
- The arts
  - Literature
  - Architecture
  - Visual arts
    - Sculpture
    - Painting
  - Performing arts
    - Theatre
    - Film
    - Music
    - Dance
- Cultural institutions
- Sports and recreation
- Media and publishing
History

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