About England

Any tourist visiting England would like to brief himself or herself about England and learn a few interesting fast facts about England so that one does not feel like a fish out of water on one’s tour. England is located in the north-west of Europe and is in the southern part of Great Britain. England is the largest country in Great Britain and the UK. However, ironically sometimes it is wrongly used in reference to the whole of the United Kingdom. England is just about 35 km from France and is presently linked by a tunnel under the English Channel. One will find low-lying land with hills and agricultural land to the south of England while the north is more of moorland and mountains.

England celebrates its National Day on the 23rd of April. From prehistoric times, England has had a chequered history. Touring England is sometimes taking a practical living history lesson. And, like all lessons how you wish you had done a little more preparation beforehand and brushed up on some interesting fast facts about England!

A bit of background information will more often than not increase your enjoyment of your vacation and build an even greater interest to learn more about England. Quickbooker.com has attempted this in a small measure to help one learn pick up a few tips about England so that even without the benefit of a local guide one can come to grips with the country better. So go ahead and enjoy a fabulous vacation traveling around England and enjoying the stately homes with beautiful gardens, ancient castles and Roman remains along with medieval cathedrals, green countryside and windswept peaks.