Part of the United Kingdom with Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, England sits on the island of Great Britain, occupying roughly 62% of it and dotted with more than a hundred smaller isles.

The country is special for its layered history — from Roman roads and medieval castles to vibrant contemporary cities — that blends tradition with modern creativity. Its varied landscapes, charming villages and thriving arts and culinary scenes make it endlessly discoverable.

It charms visitors with timeless cities — London, Oxford, Cambridge, York and Canterbury — and an array of storied sites from Stonehenge to the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.

Sport threads through daily life here, too, where football, cricket and rugby are nearly a religion.