EnglandA CULTURAL PRESENTATION

Facts about England

England is a part of Great Britain which is larger part of the United Kingdom

Great Britain is made up of England, Wales, and Scotland

The United Kingdom is the inclusion of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

England is about the size of the US State of Alabama

Population

81%42,388,060

19%9,845,985

2010 Census

Urban Rural

Population

84% of the population of the UK live in England

Mainly in the Cities as seen in the previous chart

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Ethnic Population

Ethnic Population

Large Asian population due to Indian expansion during Colonial times

This large population of Indian/Pakistani people has added to the culture

English food has added Indian/Pakistani cuisine as part of the macroculture

Religion

59% Percent ChristianSharp Decline from 2001 where 71%

identified as Christian4.8% MuslimMuslim, Hindu, Jewish and Buddhist

higher in London than rural locations

Social Life

Pubs (Public Houses) large part of English culture

English families socialize, eat, and relax at pubs

Tend to have traditional names that date back 600 years

People usually buy in rounds and take turns buying

Not customary to tip Barman/Barmaid but you can

53,000 Pubs in England

Drinking age much lower in England

Age 5 with parental consent in the home

Age 18 in Pub/16-17 with permit (only 1 pint)

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Transportation

Public Transit is commonly used in not only the cities but suburban areas as well

Trains are an important part of transit inside England and out to the other counties and neighboring countries

Buses called Double Deckers are popular in urban areas

The subway or Tubes are also a popular mode of transit for English people

Language

English is the primary language for England English used in a traditional sense compared

to Americanized English Commonly referred to the “Queen’s/King’s

English” Still have common slang terms

Food

English food tends to be more simple, hearty fare consisting of meats, simple grains, aged cheeses and potatoes

Dynamic cuisine as the Empire grew over history elements from other cultures would be added into the main stream.

Most popular current dish is actually curry

Meats: fish, beef, lamb, pork and chicken

Simple sauces and puddings (not just sweet pudding)

Cuisine originally from England tends to stay traditional

Government

England is under the United Kingdom which is a Parliamentary democracy

Has constitutional Monarch as Head of State but has no real power

Bicameral legislature broken down into:

House of Commons: elected officials who create and debate laws

House of Lords: inherited family titles who double check new laws to make sure they are fair and will work

House of Commons led by Prime Minister who is true head of government for the UK

Conclusion

England is a very dynamic culture that adapts well to changes throughout history

Though dynamic, history and tradition are important to the English people

English culture has very much influenced culture here in the United States

English culture tends to be more progressive toward cultural change and integration

Works Cited

Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (UK). "Statistical Digest of Rural England 2012." Government Statistical Service. London: Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (UK), 2012. 8. PDF.

Office of National Statistics (UK). Religion in England and Wales 2011. 11 December 2012. Web page. June 2014.

Barrow, Mandy. projectbritain.com. 2013. Website. June 2014.

Lemm, Elaine. About.com British and Irish Food. 2014. Web page. June 2014.