England is the largest of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom by area.
England covers about 130,000 square kilometres, making it larger than Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It occupies the southern and central parts of the island of Great Britain and contains most of the United Kingdom’s population.
The United Kingdom is a sovereign state made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. England is not itself a sovereign country, a distinction that can cause confusion in geography questions. London, England’s capital, is also the capital of the United Kingdom.
Scotland is the second-largest constituent country by area, followed by Wales and Northern Ireland. The four nations have different legal and educational traditions, while the UK government is based at Westminster in London.