England is part of the United Kingdom, taking up the greater part of the island of Great Britain, with 39 of the counties of the United Kingdom (not counting Monmouthshire).

This video briefly outlines where the name ‘England’ comes from, the union with Wales in 1535 and Scotland in 1707.

Also discover more about the 39 counties of England the historic subdivisions that have been around for a thousand years!

(A new, edited video following feedback that the music was too loud.)