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Capital: London
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Official language: English
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Area: Approximately 50,301 square miles (130,279 square kilometers)
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Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) during the winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) during the summer.
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Currency: British Pound (GBP)
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Flag colors: Red, white, and blue (the Union Jack)
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Population: Approximately 56 million (figures may vary)
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National holiday: St. George's Day on April 23 (not officially recognized as a national holiday)
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National anthem: "God Save the Queen" (or "God Save the King" depending on the reigning monarch)
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Government type: Constitutional monarchy
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Climate: Ranging from a temperate maritime climate in the south to a temperate continental climate in the north.
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Economy: One of the world's largest economies with sectors such as financial services, technology, entertainment, and industry.
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Culture: England has a rich cultural heritage with contributions to literature, music, theater, and sports. It is known for iconic writers like William Shakespeare and famous bands like The Beatles.
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Key natural features: England boasts diverse landscapes, including the rolling countryside of the Cotswolds, the dramatic cliffs of Dover, and the Lake District in the north.
The 10 largest cities in England are:
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London
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Birmingham
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Manchester
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Leeds
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Liverpool
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Newcastle upon Tyne
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Sheffield
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Bristol
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Nottingham
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Southampton
And here are 10 popular tourist attractions in England:
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The Tower of London in London
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Stonehenge in Wiltshire
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The British Museum in London
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Windsor Castle in Windsor
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The university city of Oxford
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Lake Windermere in the Lake District
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Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare
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Canterbury Cathedral in Kent
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The Eden Project in Cornwall
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The historic town of York
Please note that England is part of the United Kingdom, along with Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This list specifically focuses on England.