England Flag

England flag
England flag

The English flag, commonly known as the Saint George's Cross, is a national symbol of England, one of the United Kingdom's constituent countries.
It has a white backdrop with a red cross on it.

The red cross has been used as a symbol of england since the late middle ages, when it was employed alongside the royal banner.

The Saint George's Cross became the only saint's flag that may be flown in public during the English Reformation. It was also a popular maritime flag, known as a white ensign. It was incorporated into the design of the Union Jack in 1606.

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Country information

England is a country located in the United Kingdom, which is a sovereign state located in Western Europe. It is bordered by Wales to the west and Scotland to the north. England is the largest and most populous country in the United Kingdom, with a land area of about 50,000 square miles and a population of over 56 million people, making it the 21st most populous country in the world.

England has a diverse and multicultural society, with people of English, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, and other European ancestry living in the country. The official language is English, and the country has a predominantly Christian population, with the Church of England being the state church.

England has a varied and unique landscape, ranging from mountains to forests to coastlines. The climate is temperate, with mild winters and cool summers. The country is known for its beautiful natural scenery and history, and it is a popular tourist destination.

England is a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II serving as the head of state. It is a member of the European Union, the United Nations, and the Council of Europe, and it has a strong relationship with other countries in the region.

England has a strong and diversified economy, with a wide range of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. It is a major exporter of machinery, vehicles, and financial services, and it is also home to a growing technology sector.

Independent No
Country codes GB-ENG (ISO 3166-2:GB)
Official name England
Official languages English
Religion 46.3% Christianity (official), 36.7% No religion, 6.7% Islam, 1.8% Hinduism, 0.9% Sikhism, 0.5% Judaism, 0.6% Other, 6.0% Not stated
Capital city London
Continent Europe
Time zone UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) • Summer (DST) • UTC+1 (British Summer Time)
Member of /
Population 56 217 258 (2023)
Population density /
Urban Population /
Migrants (net) /
Median age /
Total area The total land area is 130 279 km2 (50,301 sq mi)
Highest point /
Lowest point /
GDP per capita $ / (World Bank, 2021)
Currency British pound (£, GBP)
Calling code +44
Internet TLD .uk (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page England Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in England

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 London 8,294,058
2 Birmingham 2,293,099
3 Manchester 1,741,961
4 Liverpool 830,112
5 Leeds 750,700
6 Sheffield 551,800
7 Teesside 472,200
8 Bristol 428,234
9 Bournemouth and Poole 382,536
10 Stoke-on-Trent 360,810
11 Leicester 329,600
12 Wirral 331,232
13 Coventry 316,900
14 Nottingham 303,900
15 Bradford 293,717
16 Newcastle 279,100
17 Bolton 277,300
18 Brighton and Hove 273,400
19 Plymouth 256,384
20 Hull 256,100
21 Preston 252,209
22 Derby 248,700
23 Aldershot and Farnborough 248,208
24 Southampton 239,700
25 Wigan 237,360
26 Barnsley 211,807
27 Portsmouth 205,400
28 Luton 203,600
29 York 202,400
30 Northampton 200,092
31 Milton Keynes 186,949
32 Worthing 182,817
33 Ipswich 180,000
34 Crawley 179,987
35 Sunderland 177,739
36 Southend-on-Sea 174,300
37 Rochdale 166,932
38 Warrington 163,479
39 Mansfield 158,496
40 Swindon 155,970
41 Reading 155,300
42 Blackburn 147,700
43 Burnley 146,419
44 Huddersfield 146,234
45 Oxford 145,095
46 Wakefield 144,654
47 Blackpool 142,100
48 Norwich 140,100
49 Grimsby 139,458
50 Telford 139,071
51 Peterborough 136,963
52 Gloucester 135,845
53 Cambridge 131,144
54 Doncaster 127,851
55 Hastings 125,524
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