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Overview of England: Population, Language, Holidays, Attractions, and Cultural Insights

This project examines England's current population of 63,181,775 as of March 27, 2011, discussing aspects like life expectancy (79.51 years overall) and common English phrases. It highlights unique holidays such as Armistice Day, Boxing Day, and Guy Fawkes Night, providing a glimpse into cultural practices. Attractions like the Tower of London and Big Ben reflect England’s rich history and architectural marvels. Additionally, the importance of Christian values in society is noted, emphasizing the role of adults in teaching positive behaviors and encouraging curiosity in children.

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Overview of England: Population, Language, Holidays, Attractions, and Cultural Insights

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  1. 10th grade Project Antonia Downer England

  2. * Current Population : 63,181,775, as of March 27th, 2011.* Life Expectancy : Overall : 79.51 Male: 77.32 Female : 81.63

  3. Phrases : * Going to see a man about a dog (when they don't want you to know where they are going)* I'll just rubber stamp it (I think it means repetitive work)* Pig in a poke (when you're sold something what you did not want)* What has that to do with the price of eggs (no relevance to topic)* Billy no mates (loner)

  4. Language Spoken : English • Holidays : * Armistice Day - The people of England honor those who have died in the world wars. * Boxing Day - A day to spend with the family, "boxing" up old clothes and other items to give to needy people. * Guy Fawkes Night - Children make ugly dummies, called "guys," out of old clothes stuffed with newspaper. They carry them through the streets and throw them in the bonfire! • Recipe : Baked herb pudding

  5. Attractions : • Tower of London - served as a royal residence before it became a prison. The Tower of London is reputedly the most haunted building in England. There have been tales of ghosts, including that of Anne Boleyn, inhabiting the tower. • Big Ben Clock - The 3rd largest free-standing clock tower in the world. The clock has become a symbol of the England and London and has appeared in many films.

  6. Religion : Christianity • Beliefs : Adults, particularly parents, need to teach children and young adults how to behave by setting limits to what they can and cannot do, teaching them how to solve conflicts and deal with others, and modeling good behavior. Also, adults should stimulate children to learn and be curious and creative to promote the growth of their mental capacities

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