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Questions related to the country of England, which is located on the island of Great Britain. The island lies close to the Atlantic coast of Europe. England together with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales comprises the nation called The United Kingdom.

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Who is a famous artist from England?

Gainsborough of Blue Boy fame (whether or not it is Napoleon as a child is open to speculation)- Sir Joshua Reynolds ( did not invent aluminum foil!) Those two I can recall off the bat, or paint brush. There were cartoonists such as Cruikshank and (P)hiz) who illustrated some of Dickens" work, and are partly responsible for the popular image of, for example- Scrooge.

Where are England's flatland's?

Mainly located on the east coast extending from Essex in the south to Lincolnshire to the north. Another area is the Somerset Levels in the west.

Why the US was able to defeat England in the Revolutionary War?

They had a professional force facing a poorly trained and equipped militia.

Who is the national leader of England today?

England doesn't have its own leader. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, which includes England, is David Cameron.

What is the function of Big Ben?

Big Ben - the world-renowned clock tower that resides in London, England - was built in 1858 after a fire destroyed the old Palace of Westminister. The clock tower was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 60th anniversary as queen.

What really are fish and chips?

Fish and chips ... really is fish and chips. The fish is usually cod/haddock in batter or breadcrumbs. Chips are (what Americans call) fries.

How were the colonies connected to England?

The colonies were connected because they were only allowed to trade with England

How many the TVs does the queen of england have?

None. There has not been a queen (or king) of England for over 300 years.

Was Big Ben in Yukon?

Big Ben is the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower in London and a landmark. It has stood there since it was finished being built in 1858. It has never gone abroad.

What do the people look like in England?

Unfortunately with recent mass immigration the 'look' of the people of England is becoming a more difficult for 'outsiders' to identify. However the indigenous people of England generally tend to be slightly taller and display slightly narrower heads than their Celtic neighbors As far as eye, skin and hair colour go; like most other northwest European peoples with Germanic heritage, skin tone generally tends to be fair but not pale. Eye's can vary from blue to light brown including hazel & sometimes even green. Hair for native English people will range from dark brown to platinum blonde with every shade in between, most common would be mouse brown to flaxen though. Red hair also occurs naturally within the English race.

What is the origin of the name of England?

The first recorded use of the name was in 897, when it was used to describe the southern part of the country which had been occupied by the Angles from Denmark. (ie Angleland). The use of the name gradually spread (and had changed to England by 1500) to describe the whole country.

How rich is was England in 1066?

The wealth in England was quite the same as today, there were rich people, poor people and some people who don't even own a home, now and then, just as we sometimes get it now, the people got bancrupt so it was hard for them to cope.

What towns in England end in leigh?

There is a town which is just called Leigh. There is also Stoneleigh and Eastleigh.

Who was king of England in 1912?

There hasn't been a queen of England since 1603. In 1921, George V was king of the United Kingdom (which includes England). His wife was Queen Mary.

What are the traditional Christmas colors for England?

England does not have Christmas colours (or colors).

Christmas decorations come in all colours.

Is Holland bigger than London?

Holland (The Netherlands) is about 7643 sq. lilometers. The CITY of London is about 1706 sq kilometers. Holland is MUCH larger in size.

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Where is Reigate?

Reigate is a busy market town located in the south east of England in surrey on the commuter belt about 14 miles from London the capital city with good road and rail links and close to Gatwick airport.