England
England is hip and cultured, with grandeur remaining from the Victorian days. Ruins as old as Stonehenge, and countless monuments of its imperial glory – cathedrals, palaces, colleges, and castles – is just a short walk away, whether one is in metropolitan London or the walled city of York.
It’s difficult to study post-Renaissance history without learning about England. England has had more political, civil, economic, and cultural influence on the modern world than any other empire previous. English is the most commonly learned second language, as well as the language of computers and the Internet. England and America alone are among the great powers that survived the two World Wars intact. While socialism and radicalism revolutionized continental Europe, England maintained its monarchy, albeit in a symbolic capacity, until today.
England has long been in love with its history, but it has also adapted well to the modern world. London’s role in Western culture is significant, and its wealthy cities still possess the pomp and splendor of old Europe while not leaving shoppers and museum-goers in doubt.
England’s universities are world-renowned and feature a different educational system than its American counterparts. Many of its universities offer American students a chance to study with fewer restrictions and greater depth in a culture that focuses more on the rest of the world.
Climate
England has a relatively cold temperate climate with seasonal variation. It has quite a bit of rain all year-round. It generally rains more on the west coast.
Health and Safety
Religion and Festivals
72% of English profess Christianity, and a great variety of other religions have followings as well. In addition, a growing number do not profess a religion.
Transportation
London Heathrow airport is one of the busiest in the world. England is well equipped with roads for private cars as well as public transportation, such as trains and buses. From England one can easily reach Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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