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England is
an island country in the sea. It lies in the west of Europe. It is divided by
the English Channel (海峡) in the south between England
and France. The North Sea is on the east of it. Its official (正式的) name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
England
has a long history culture. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer in
the English language in the world. The education is very famous in the world
such as the universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
The main
sport in England is football, It's also the most popular sport in England. It
is played in primary schools, middle schools and universities, and people play
it in cities, towns and villages every week. The best time to play football
lasts from the beginning of April to the end of September.
There are
many beautiful places of interest in England, The River Thames is a great river
in England. It flows through southern England. The Tower Bridge of London is
well-known in the world. Big Ben is on the Palace of Westminster. The London
Eye is on the south bank of the River Thames. You can sit in the London Eye to
enjoy the whole London. You can find all kinds of treasures from around the
world in the British Museum. Tourists come to England from all over the world.
You can travel the United Kingdom to feel natural and cultural beauty.
