England

:For an explanation of often confusing terms like England, (Great) Britain and United Kingdom see British Isles (terminology).

Demographics

Main articles: Demographics of England, Population of England

Related Topics:
Demographics of England - Population of England

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England is both the most populous and the most ethnically diverse nation in the United Kingdom with around 49 million inhabitants, of which roughly a tenth are from non-White ethnic groups. It is one of the most densely populated countries in Europe, second only to the Netherlands in terms of population density.

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This population is made up of, and descended from, immigrants who have arrived over millennia. The principal waves of migration have been in c. 600 BC (Celts), the Roman period (garrison soldiers from throughout the Empire), 350–550 (Angles, Saxons, Jutes), 800–900 (Vikings, Danes), 1066 (Normans), 1650–1750 (European refugees and Huguenots), 1880–1940 (Jews), 1950— (Caribbeans, Africans, South Asians), 1985— (citizens of European Community member states, East Europeans, Iranians, Kurds, refugees).

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Celts - Roman - Angles - Saxons - Jutes - Viking - Danes - Normans - European - Huguenot - Jew - Caribbeans - Africa - South Asia - European Community - East Europeans - Iranians - Kurds - Refugee

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The general prosperity of England as the largest partner of the UK, has also made it a destination for economic migrants particularly from Ireland and Scotland. This segment of English homogeneous society continues to create a diverse and dynamic language that is widely used internationally. The other image of foreign ethnic components in England is still mostly seen as a legacy of the British Empire; especially the Commonwealth of Nations.

Related Topics:
Ireland - Scotland - Homogeneous - British Empire - Commonwealth of Nations

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