Little Known Facts About England

If you rely on Hollywood to educate you about England, then you will be far off the mark in terms of accuracy! The following article will reveal some little known facts about England.

Little Known Facts About England: Free universal healthcare

Along with the rest of the United Kingdom, England provides free universal healthcare to all British citizens and residents alike under the National Health Service (NHS). Babies are immediately entitled to healthcare once they are born.

Little Known Facts About England: Size

England is the largest part of the United Kingdom and measures 50, 352 sq mi (130, 410 sq km) in total. It occupies 57% of the United Kingdom and it is the most populated region where most residents live.

Little Known Facts About England: Identity

People from England often refer to themselves as either "English" or British". However, many people who are not familiar with the United Kingdom use the term "British" to mean "English" only, but this is an inaccurate use of the term that can cause a great deal of offence to someone who is from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. "British" actually describes anyone who is from England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, not just England alone. It is useful to know if you will be visiting any part of the UK.

Little Known Facts About England: Proximity to France

At its closest point in southern England, France is only 35km away from England and is linked by the Channel Tunnel that runs below the English Channel. The Channel Tunnel that connects England and France was officially opened in 1994 by Queen Elizabeth II and then French President, Francois Mitterrand.

Little Known Facts About England: English accents